
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Meadows area of Charlottesville.


University Heights

Park's Edge Apartments

602 Wilder Dr

Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & Townhomes

Westgate Apartments

500 14th St NW

502 14th St NW
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Spark Charlottesville

Hearthwood

Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!

Cobalt Ridge

Barclay Place

2114 Ivy Rd

1220 Smith St
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Ryan School Apartments
The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,656 | $688 | $2,146 | 
| The Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $893 | $2,995 | 
| The Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $880 | $3,400 | 
| The Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $1,117 | $3,806 | 
| The Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $1,299 | $5,360 | 
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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Cheapest Available The Meadows Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Meadows area of Charlottesville, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Grandmarc at the Corner priced from $880. Ryan School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $893. Here are the most affordable The Meadows apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath | 2BR,2BA | $880 | 
| Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $893 | 
| Treesdale | The Ivy | 2BR,2BA | $977 | 
| Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,235 | 
| Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,236 | 
| Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 | 
| Cobalt Ridge | Albemarle | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 | 
| Spark Charlottesville | Excite | 2BR,1BA | $1,382 | 
| North Woods at The Four Seasons | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $1,420 | 
| Arbor Crest Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,447 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Meadows, VA
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Meadows area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value The Meadows apartment is the C1 (50% AMI) Model at Park's Edge Apartments starting at $1,498 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the The Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats at West Village | 4x4 Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $0.92 | 
| Park's Edge Apartments | C1 (50% AMI) | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 | 
| Rio Hill Apartments | The Virginian | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 | 
| Woodlane Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 | 
| Lark on Main | 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Occupancy | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 | 
| Treesdale | The Ivy | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 | 
| Spark Charlottesville | Trust | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 | 
| Cardinal Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 | 
| Mallside Forest Apartments | 2B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 | 
| Ryan School Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Meadows, Charlottesville, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA
Walker Upper Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including The Meadows, Charlottesville, and the greater Charlottesville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Meadows is under $1,447.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in The Meadows is Ryan School Apartments which is listed at $893, while the average apartment in The Meadows costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Meadows?
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 98 regular apartments in The Meadows 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 The Meadows?
Cheap apartments in The Meadows have an average cost of $1,034 which is $1,166 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Meadows.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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