Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $630 (78 Rentals)

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property at 100 Yellowstone Dr

$709

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$709

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$709

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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100 Yellowstone Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 190 Yellowstone Dr

$830

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$830

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$830

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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190 Yellowstone Dr, Unit 102

190 Yellowstone Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 122 Yellowstone Dr

$915

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$915

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$915

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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122 Yellowstone Dr, Unit 205

122 Yellowstone Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 111 Montpelier St

$965 - $3,995

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$965

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$965

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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111 Montpelier St

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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Cherry Suites
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$1,109
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$949
Required Monthly Fees
$160

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$1,109
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Cherry Suites

1003 Cherry AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 1504 6th St SE

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1504 6th St SE

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 Sep 11

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Jefferson Commons
$1,285 - $2,205
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$1,280 - $2,200
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$5

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$1,285 - $2,205
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 119 W Main St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

119 W Main St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 1226 Smith St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1226 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 1222 Smith St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1222 Smith 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

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814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 103 Cresap Rd

$1,375 - $1,495

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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103 Cresap Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1305 Cherry Ave

$1,295 - $1,595

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1305 Cherry Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 410 Dorrier Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

410 Dorrier Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911

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property at 112 Cleveland Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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112 Cleveland Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 702 Graves St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

702 Graves St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 301 Paton St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

301 Paton St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1519 Rosa Terrace

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

1519 Rosa Terrace

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 109 Piedmont Ave N

$1,585

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$1,585

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$1,585

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 Piedmont Ave N

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 4 Rockbrook Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4 Rockbrook Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 237 Yellowstone Dr

$780

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$780

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$780

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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237 Yellowstone Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Lambeth Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
property at 510 13th St NW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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510 13th St NW

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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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
Student Housing
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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
Timberland Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$899
Crestline CharlottesvilleBeacon 2 - 2x22BR,2BA$920
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Cherry SuitesPrivate Suite1BR,1BA$1,109
Carlton ViewsPhase II - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath II2BR,2BA$1,136
Jefferson CommonsA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$1,285
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C43BR,3BA$1,289
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlottesville, VA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Charlottesville area is the $1.62 price per square foot 116 Howard Dr Model at 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value South Charlottesville apartment is the A4X2 Renovated Model at Wertland Square starting at $1,315 with a $0.96 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.
116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1116 Howard Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.62
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$0.96
Crestline CharlottesvilleConcord -3x33BR,3BA$1.30
Timberland Park3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.51
Brookdale Apartments2br/bd2BR,2BA$1.58
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B22BR,2BA$1.54
Villas at Southern RidgeThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.63
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.63
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,995.

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 71 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 $851 which is $1,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Charlottesville.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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