Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (72 Rentals)

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property at 195 Yellowstone Dr

$990

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$990

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$990

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 31

195 Yellowstone Dr, Unit 004, Unit 004

195 Yellowstone Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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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 Now

University Heights

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

$1,250 - $1,725

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

130 Apple Tree Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 254 Stribling Ave

$1,349

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$1,349

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$1,349

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 22

254 Stribling Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1224 Preston Ave

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

1224 Preston Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 2423 Sunset Rd

$1,430

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$1,430

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$1,430

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 16

2423 Sunset Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 720 Nalle St

$1,480

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$1,480

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$1,480

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 24

720 Nalle St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1307 King St

$1,490

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$1,490

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$1,490

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1307 King St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 112 Cleveland Ave

$1,500 - $2,200

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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112 Cleveland Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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

Available Jul 22

109 Piedmont Ave N

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 301 Paton St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

301 Paton St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1324 Silverbell Ct

$1,690

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$1,690

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$1,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1324 Silverbell Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2412 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 8

2412 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 238 Sunset Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom Rentals

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238 Sunset Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Jefferson Commons
$1,793 - $4,405
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$1,788 - $4,400
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$1,793 - $4,405
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Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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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
Student Housing
property at 2114 Ivy Rd

$1,215 - $1,355

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$1,215

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$1,215

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 13

2114 Ivy Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
property at 2432 Arlington Blvd

$1,255

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$1,255

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$1,255

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 11

2432 Arlington Blvd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1800 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,300 - $2,250

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

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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1605 Gordon Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1605 Gordon Ave

1605 Gordon AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 1709 Cedar Hill Rd

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

1709 Cedar Hill Rd

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 616 Rockcreek Rd

$1,495 - $1,795

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$1,585

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$1,585

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616 Rockcreek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 525 Burgoyne Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

525 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1305 Cherry Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 8

1305 Cherry Ave

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 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
University HeightsThe Ashlawn Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,365
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,435
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1,449
The Meadows Apartments1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,451
Jefferson Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath (1st floor)1BR,1BA$1,690
The Jeffersonian11A - The Charlottesvile1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Charlottesville, VA

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Charlottesville 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 West Charlottesville apartment is the Virginian Model at Venable Court Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.28 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.
Varsity ParkThe Monticello4BR,3BA$0.90
Venable Court ApartmentsVirginian3BR,3BA$2.28
10th & DairyThe Cypress2BR,2BA$2.46
Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.09
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.57
Jefferson Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath (1st floor)1BR,1BA$1.93
702 Delevan St702 Delevan St2BR,1BA$2.37
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesTwo Bedroom 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$2.16
Crestline CharlottesvilleBronson -2x22BR,2BA$1.97
Beacon on 5thA1 - Afton1BR,1BA$2.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 University Heights which is listed at $1,365, while the average apartment in West Charlottesville costs $3,980.

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 50 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 $977 which is $3,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Charlottesville.

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