Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Charlottesville area of Charlottesville.

property at 720-772-772 Prospect Ave

$655

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$655

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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720-772-772 Prospect Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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University Heights
$1,086 - $3,200
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$1,086 - $3,200

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University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 502 14th St NW

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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502 14th St NW

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 761 King St

$1,275 - $1,675

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$1,275

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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761 King St

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 2114 Ivy Rd

$1,245 - $1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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2114 Ivy Rd

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

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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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Waverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901

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The 12 Twelve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 12 Twelve

1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903

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 Crestline Charlottesville priced from $849. Grandmarc at the Corner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable West Charlottesville 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$895
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$950
Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,236
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B32BR,2BA$1,489

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Charlottesville, VA

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Charlottesville area is the $2.13 price per square foot Jefferson Suite - Wahoo Series Model at University Heights in the in the Venable neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value West Charlottesville apartment is the Varsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living Model at Varsity Park starting at $950 with a $0.67 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.
University HeightsJefferson Suite - Wahoo Series4BR,2BA$2.13
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$0.67
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B32BR,2BA$1.46
114 Howard Dr, Unit Apartment #1114 Howard Dr2BR,2BA$1.80
Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.13
Jefferson Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath (1st floor)1BR,1BA$2.14
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesTwo Bedroom 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$2.06
Crestline CharlottesvilleBronson -2x22BR,2BA$1.97
1701 Rugby Ave, Unit Basement Apt1701 Rugby Ave1BR,1BA$2.53
Beacon on 5thA1 - Afton1BR,1BA$2.49

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West Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #6

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

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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 The Meadows Apartments which is listed at $1,501, while the average apartment in West Charlottesville costs $1,945.

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 55 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 $1,127 which is $818 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Charlottesville.

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