Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (46 Rentals)

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property at 1147 Meriwether St

$830

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$830

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$830

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1147 Meriwether St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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5th Street Place
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$1,042 - $2,197
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$1,001 - $2,156
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5th Street Place

411 Afton Pond CtCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 804 St James Cir

$1,155 - $1,325

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$1,155

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$1,155

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 14

804 St James Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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University Heights
$1,250 - $3,738
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$1,250 - $3,738

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$1,250 - $3,738
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 130 Apple Tree Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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130 Apple Tree Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 901 Park St

$1,255

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$1,255

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$1,255

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 23

901 Park St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 814-816-816 Page St

$1,365

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$1,365

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$1,365

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 22

814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 120 Yellowstone Dr

$660

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$660

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$660

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 12

120 Yellowstone Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 111 Chelsea Dr

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

111 Chelsea Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Lambeth Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903

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Ivy Garden
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Garden

100 Ivy DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Friendship Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Culbreth Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

426 17th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 2704 Eton Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2704 Eton Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
property at 1000 Linden Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1000 Linden Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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432 3rd St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 130 Apple Tree Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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130 Apple Tree Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1002 Linden Ave

$1,320

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$1,320

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$1,320

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 25

1002 Linden Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 1800 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,325 - $2,250

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 113 Stratford Ct

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 22

113 Stratford Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 545 Burgoyne Rd

$1,360

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$1,360

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$1,360

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

545 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 260 Riverbend Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

260 Riverbend Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911

South Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Charlottesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Charlottesville area of Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood priced from $744. Grandmarc at the Corner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable South Charlottesville apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$895
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$950
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Hickory Hope Apartments1 Bedroom - Phase A1BR,1BA$1,090
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A261BR,1BA$1,331
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1,440
University HeightsThe Monroe2BR,1BA$1,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlottesville, VA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Charlottesville area is the $1.72 price per square foot 710 Palatine Ave Model at 710 Palatine Ave in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value South Charlottesville apartment is the 116 Howard Dr Model at 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 starting at $2,800 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the 10th and Page neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
710 Palatine Ave710 Palatine Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.72
116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1116 Howard Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.62
Grandmarc at the Corner4X4 - Renovated4BR,4BA$0.95
Varsity ParkThe Monticello4BR,3BA$0.90
Riverside Village Apartments1653g22a2BR,2BA$1.80
Brookdale Apartments2br/bd2BR,2BA$1.58
Villas at Southern RidgeThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.66
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.63
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13

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South Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Charlottesville. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Charlottesville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Charlottesville?

The cheapest apartment in South Charlottesville is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in South Charlottesville costs $3,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Charlottesville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in South Charlottesville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Charlottesville?

Cheap apartments in South Charlottesville have an average cost of $968 which is $2,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Charlottesville.

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