
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Charlottesville area of Charlottesville.


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University Heights

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Jefferson Commons

Wertland Square

814-816-816 Page St

2512 Plateau Rd

112 Cleveland Ave

2417 Barracks Pl

1519 Rosa Terrace

301 Paton St
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109 Piedmont Ave N

1800 Jefferson Park Ave, Unit 5 Garden Apartment

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Jefferson Ridge

1784 Sugar Maple Ct

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The Jeffersonian

1741 Sugar Maple Ct

1029 Tupelo Ct

104 Stratford Ct

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit

Lambeth Lofts
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Ephphatha Village Apartments

2006 Jefferson Park Ave

Emerald Square

510 13th St NW

Ivy Garden

The James Madison Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

Woodrow

211 Shamrock Rd

Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments
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Lyndhall

1020 Page St

Waverly Court

820 Runnel Ct

Crestview Apartments

2114 Ivy Rd

The 12 Twelve

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

Rugby McIntyre

1905 Jefferson Park Ave
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616 Rockcreek Rd

2405 Barracks Ct

The Meadows Apartments

1243 Cedars Ct

1605 Gordon Ave

163 Hessian Hills Way

405A Valley Rd Extension

525 Burgoyne Rd

Cardinal Court

Preston Court Apartments
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West Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Charlottesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $2,099 | $1,995 | $2,135 |
| West Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $1,195 | $2,799 |
| West Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $895 | $4,786 |
| West Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,889 | $1,239 | $4,181 |
| West Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,285 | $3,738 |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
| Lynnhaven Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Wertland Square | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $1,315 |
| Jefferson Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath (2nd floor) | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Beacon on 5th | A1 - Afton | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,705 |
| 525 Ridge Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| The Jeffersonian | 21D - The Ivy | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 | 116 Howard Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 4X4 - Renovated | 4BR,4BA | $0.95 |
| Jefferson Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath w/ Den (1st floor) - Fully Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | Three Bedroom - Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| 114 Howard Dr, Unit Apartment #2 | 114 Howard Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Camden Courtyard | #1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Wertland Square | A2x2D Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 525 Ridge Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Eagles Landing Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Lynnhaven Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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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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