Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (34 Rentals)

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2114 Ivy Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1220 Smith St

1220 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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1115 Wertland St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1115 Wertland St

1115 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing

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Lambeth Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Emerald Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Square

2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Ivy Garden
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Garden

100 Ivy DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
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2527 Hydraulic Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2527 Hydraulic Rd

2527 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901

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432 3rd St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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Waverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Rivanna Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivanna Terrace

1220 Smith StCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Rugby McIntyre Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rugby McIntyre Apartments

611 Rugby RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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The 12 Twelve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 12 Twelve

1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903

The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$880
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$977
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,235
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,248
Cobalt RidgeAlbemarle1BR,1BA$1,292
Spark CharlottesvilleExcite2BR,1BA$1,382
North Woods at The Four SeasonsMagnolia2BR,1BA$1,420
Arbor Crest ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.92
Park's Edge ApartmentsC1 (50% AMI)3BR,2BA$1.33
Rio Hill ApartmentsThe Virginian2BR,1BA$1.42
Woodlane Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
Lark on Main2 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Occupancy2BR,2BA$1.13
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$0.90
Spark CharlottesvilleTrust2BR,1.5BA$1.61
Cardinal Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Mallside Forest Apartments2B2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #4

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

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4.0
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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

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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