Cheap Homes for Rent in The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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property at 1243 Cedars Ct

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

1243 Cedars Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 511 1st St N

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 6

511 1st St N

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 162 Hessian Hills Way

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

162 Hessian Hills Way

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 144 Hessian Hills Cir

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

144 Hessian Hills Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 525 Burgoyne Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

525 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 513 12th St NW

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

513 12th St NW

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 200 Saponi Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 10

200 Saponi Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 10 Spring Ct

$1,620

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$1,620

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$1,620

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

10 Spring Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2422 Barracks Pl

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 3

2422 Barracks Pl

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 920 Anderson St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

920 Anderson St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 163 Hessian Hills Way

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 4

163 Hessian Hills Way

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 132 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

132 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2114 Ivy Rd

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 8

2114 Ivy Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1130 E High St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1130 E High St

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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property at 950 Belvedere Way

$1,765

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$1,765

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$1,765

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

950 Belvedere Way

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 117 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

117 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 141 Green Turtle Ln

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

141 Green Turtle Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 122 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 10

122 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 110 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

110 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 125 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 10

125 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1609 Amherst St

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

1609 Amherst St

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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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 1 Bed unit found at Park's Edge Apartments priced from $857. 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
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (40% AMI)1BR,1BA$857
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$895
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$950
TreesdaleThe Rivanna - HC3BR,2BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Meadows, VA

As of April 25, 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 The Ivy Model at Treesdale starting at $1,290 with a $1.19 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.
Varsity ParkThe Monticello4BR,3BA$0.90
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.52
Arbor Crest ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.64
Tarleton Square1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Westgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (40% AMI)1BR,1BA$1.14
Hearthwood1 Bed 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.81
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadows

What type of rentals are currently available in The Meadows?

There are currently 146 Apartments for Rent in The Meadows, VA with pricing that ranges from $688 to $4,305. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Meadows ranging from $1,250 to $11,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Meadows?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Meadows ranges from $1,250 to $11,700 with an average monthly rent of $5,313.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Meadows?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Meadows range from $1,010 to $3,866, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $3,825. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

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