Cheap Homes for Rent in South Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $500 (14 Rentals)

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property at 118 Harmon St

118 Harmon St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2414 Sunset Rd

2414 Sunset Rd, Unit A

2414 Sunset Rd
CharlottesvilleVA22903

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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. Timberlake Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $983. Here are the most affordable South Charlottesville apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C23BR,3BA$1,179
Brookdale ApartmentsAvon2BR,2BA$1,403
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlottesville, VA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Charlottesville area is the $1.68 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Carriage Hill Apartments in the in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood starting from $2,730. The second greatest value South Charlottesville apartment is the 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village starting at $1,259 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Ridge Street 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.
Carriage Hill ApartmentsRoosevelt3BR,2BA$1.68
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.89
Jefferson Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath - A (2nd floor) - Fully Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.57
Brookdale ApartmentsAzalea3BR,2BA$1.35
The Woodlands of Charlottesville2 Bedroom Town2BR,2.5BA$1.98
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.84
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.61
The Independence1 Bedroom 1 Bath Harrison W/Deck1BR,1BA$2.13
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Charlottesville

What type of rentals are currently available in South Charlottesville?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in South Charlottesville, VA with pricing that ranges from $630 to $5,393. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Charlottesville ranging from $595 to $11,795.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Charlottesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Charlottesville ranges from $595 to $11,795 with an average monthly rent of $5,273.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Charlottesville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Charlottesville range from $813 to $5,393, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $920 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,259.

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