Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (61 Rentals)

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University Heights
$1,250 - $3,738
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$1,250 - $3,738

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$1,250 - $3,738
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Jefferson Commons
$1,285 - $2,205
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$1,280 - $2,200
Required Monthly Fees
$5

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$1,285 - $2,205
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 814-816-816 Page St

$1,365

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$1,365

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$1,365

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2512 Plateau Rd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

2512 Plateau Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 112 Cleveland Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

112 Cleveland Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2417 Barracks Pl

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2417 Barracks Pl

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1519 Rosa Terrace

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

1519 Rosa Terrace

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 301 Paton St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

301 Paton St

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 109 Piedmont Ave N

$1,585

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$1,585

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$1,585

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 Piedmont Ave N

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Jefferson Ridge
$1,625 - $2,495
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$1,625 - $2,495

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$1,625 - $2,495
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Ridge

810 Catalpa CtCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 1784 Sugar Maple Ct

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1784 Sugar Maple Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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The Jeffersonian
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$1,630 - $2,030
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$1,595 - $1,995
Required Monthly Fees
$35

Total Monthly Price
$1,630 - $2,030
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Jeffersonian

2401 Arlington BlvdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 1741 Sugar Maple Ct

$1,645

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$1,645

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$1,645

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1741 Sugar Maple Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1029 Tupelo Ct

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1029 Tupelo Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 104 Stratford Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

104 Stratford Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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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
property at 510 13th St NW

$1,100

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$1,100

Total Monthly Price
$1,100

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

510 13th St NW

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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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
Student Housing
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
property at 211 Shamrock Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

211 Shamrock Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
property at 1020 Page St

$1,275

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$1,275

Total Monthly Price
$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1020 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Waverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
property at 820 Runnel Ct

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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820 Runnel Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2114 Ivy Rd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 21

2114 Ivy Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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The 12 Twelve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 12 Twelve

1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903
property at 1800 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,350 - $2,450

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1800 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Rugby McIntyre
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rugby McIntyre

611 Rugby RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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property at 1905 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,445

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$1,445

Total Monthly Price
$1,445

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

1905 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 616 Rockcreek Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 20

616 Rockcreek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2405 Barracks Ct

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

2405 Barracks Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1243 Cedars Ct

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

1243 Cedars Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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1605 Gordon Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1605 Gordon Ave

1605 Gordon AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 163 Hessian Hills Way

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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163 Hessian Hills Way

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 405A Valley Rd Extension

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

405A Valley Rd Extension

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 525 Burgoyne Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

Total Monthly Price
$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

525 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Cardinal Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Court

312 13th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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West Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Charlottesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Charlottesville area of Charlottesville, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Grandmarc at the Corner priced from $895. Lynnhaven Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable West Charlottesville apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$895
Lynnhaven Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,195
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$1,315
Jefferson Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath (2nd floor)1BR,1BA$1,625
Beacon on 5thA1 - Afton1BR,1BA$1,701
Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,705
525 Ridge Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,999
The Jeffersonian21D - The Ivy2BR,1BA$2,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Charlottesville, VA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Charlottesville 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 West Charlottesville apartment is the 4X4 - Renovated Model at Grandmarc at the Corner starting at $1,399 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the 10th and Page neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1116 Howard Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.62
Grandmarc at the Corner4X4 - Renovated4BR,4BA$0.95
Jefferson Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath w/ Den (1st floor) - Fully Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.75
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesThree Bedroom - Renovated3BR,2BA$2.47
114 Howard Dr, Unit Apartment #2114 Howard Dr2BR,2BA$1.90
Camden Courtyard#11BR,1BA$0.91
Wertland SquareA2x2D Renovated2BR,2BA$1.72
525 Ridge Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Eagles Landing Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.12
Lynnhaven Apartments1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.99

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Charlottesville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Charlottesville?

The cheapest apartment in West Charlottesville is Lynnhaven Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in West Charlottesville costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Charlottesville?

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 18 regular apartments in West Charlottesville 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 West Charlottesville?

Cheap apartments in West Charlottesville have an average cost of $1,128 which is $2,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Charlottesville.

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