
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (31 Rentals)
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Westgate Apartments

Treesdale

Spark Charlottesville

502 14th St NW

Hearthwood

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Barclay Place

Forest Street Apartments

Wertland Square

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Woodrow

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Altamont Circle Apartments

432 3rd St NE

Waverly Court

Mallside Forest Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

Rivanna Terrace
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The 12 Twelve

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 | $1,754 | $688 | $2,135 |
| The Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $790 | $3,610 |
| The Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $849 | $4,150 |
| The Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $995 | $3,841 |
| The Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $1,285 | $3,738 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 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 Crestline Charlottesville priced from $849. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestline Charlottesville | Berkeley 2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $849 |
| Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $893 |
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
| Varsity Park | Varsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living | 4BR,3BA | $950 |
| Treesdale | The Rivanna - HC | 3BR,2BA | $1,150 |
| Spark Charlottesville | Rise | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Forest Street Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Meadows, VA
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Meadows area is the $0.90 price per square foot The Monticello Model at Varsity Park in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,300. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Park | The Monticello | 4BR,3BA | $0.90 |
| Park's Edge Apartments | C1 (50% AMI) | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Woodlane Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Treesdale | The Ivy | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| The Pavilion at North Grounds | 2 Bed 2 Bath - B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Woodgate | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Mallside Forest Apartments | 2B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| Forest Street Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Spark Charlottesville | Shine | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Ryan School Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 $1,299.
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 $2,313.
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 108 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 $880 which is $1,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Meadows.
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