Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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University Heights
$1,086 - $3,200
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$1,086 - $3,200

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Cobalt Ridge
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$1,355 - $2,197
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$1,316 - $2,158
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$1,355 - $2,197
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cobalt Ridge

1000 Old Brook RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,375

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1220 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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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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Culbreth Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

426 17th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903

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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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The 12 Twelve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 12 Twelve

1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903

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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 Crestline Charlottesville priced from $849. Grandmarc at the Corner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable The Meadows apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crestline CharlottesvilleBerkeley 2 - 2x22BR,2BA$849
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$880
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$950
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (50% AMI)1BR,1BA$1,093
Westgate ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,229
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
Spark CharlottesvilleRadiate1BR,1BA$1,244
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,248
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Meadows, VA

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Meadows area is the $0.67 price per square foot Varsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living Model at Varsity Park in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value The Meadows apartment is the Studio Model at Tenth Street Warehouses starting at $1,999 with a $1.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$0.67
Tenth Street WarehousesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
Woodlane Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
Rio Hill ApartmentsThe Virginian2BR,1BA$1.42
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.48
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B32BR,2BA$1.46
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.64
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (50% AMI)1BR,1BA$1.45
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

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The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA

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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 $1,290.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Meadows?

The cheapest apartment in The Meadows is Park's Edge Apartments which is listed at $857, while the average apartment in The Meadows costs $2,186.

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 180 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 $1,248 which is $938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Meadows.

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