Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (36 Rentals)

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

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 130 Apple Tree Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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130 Apple Tree Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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

Available Jul 22

814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 2423 Sunset Rd

$1,405

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$1,405

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$1,405

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 16

2423 Sunset Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1505 Broad Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

1505 Broad Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 112 Cleveland Ave

$1,500 - $1,675

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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112 Cleveland Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 120 Yellowstone Dr

$660

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$660

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$660

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 12

120 Yellowstone Dr

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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property at 2704 Eton Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2704 Eton Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
property at 130 Apple Tree Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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130 Apple Tree Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 1800 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,325 - $2,250

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 113 Stratford Ct

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 22

113 Stratford Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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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
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Rugby McIntyre
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rugby McIntyre

611 Rugby RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 1305 Cherry Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1305 Cherry Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 616 Rockcreek Rd

$1,495 - $1,695

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 17

616 Rockcreek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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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. Varsity Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. 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
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$950
University HeightsThe Monroe2BR,1BA$1,455
Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,486
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhomes (2.5 Bath)2BR,2BA$1,700
Jefferson Ridge2 Bed/2.5 Bath (1st floor) - Fully Upgraded2BR,2BA$1,915
10th & DairyThe Foxglove1BR,1BA$2,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Charlottesville, VA

As of May 29, 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
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$0.67
Venable Court ApartmentsWertland3BR,2BA$2.17
Beacon on 5thC1 - Ednam3BR,3.5BA$2.09
Jefferson Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath w/ Den (1st floor) - Fully Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.90
Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesTwo Bedroom 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$2.21
1701 Rugby Ave, Unit Basement Apt1701 Rugby Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
University HeightsThe Monroe2BR,1BA$2.08

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West Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

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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 Jefferson Ridge which is listed at $2,065, while the average apartment in West Charlottesville costs $3,750.

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 5 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 $1,084 which is $2,666 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Charlottesville.

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