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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,883 | $688 | $2,370 |
| The Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $875 | $3,525 |
| The Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $805 | $3,900 |
| The Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $1,040 | $4,181 |
| The Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $1,235 | $4,100 |
There are currently 95 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
See all Apartments in CharlottesvilleThe 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 $805. Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. 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 | $805 |
| Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $893 |
| Emerald Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Spark Charlottesville | Radiate | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Lynnhaven Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Wertland Square | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $1,235 |
| Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| The Pavilion at North Grounds | 3 Bed 3 Bath - C4 | 3BR,3BA | $1,245 |
| Barclay Place | Jr One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Meadows 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 The Meadows apartment is the 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village starting at $1,285 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Ridge Street 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 | 116 Howard Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| Flats at West Village | 4x4 Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $0.91 |
| Wertland Square | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Rio Hill | The Virginian | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Treesdale | The Ivy | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Woodgate | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Pavilion at North Grounds | 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 2x2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Ryan School Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Meadows is under $1,275.
The cheapest apartment in The Meadows is Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in The Meadows costs $2,038.
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 42 regular apartments in The Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in The Meadows have an average cost of $610 which is $1,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Meadows.
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