Cheap Apartments for Rent in Free Union, VA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901

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Cheapest Available Free Union Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Free Union, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ryan School Apartments in the The Meadows neighborhood priced from $893. Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,088. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Free Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,088
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,246
Spark CharlottesvilleShine1BR,1BA$1,261
Barracks WestStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Free Union, VA and Nearby

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Free Union area is the $1.95 price per square foot B2 - Hawthorne Model at Archer at Brookhill in the starting from $2,362. The second greatest value Free Union apartment is the Chestnut Model at Arden Place starting at $1,973 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the The Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Free Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Archer at BrookhillB2 - Hawthorne2BR,2BA$1.95
Arden PlaceChestnut2BR,2BA$1.64
Old Trail Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1.38
The Summit Apartment HomesScotts Mountain2BR,2BA$1.96
North Woods at The Four SeasonsPine2BR,1BA$1.84
Mallside Forest Apartments2B2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Westgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Spark CharlottesvilleShine1BR,1BA$1.89
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Free Union Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Free Union?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Free Union is at Hearthwood listed at $1,246.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Free Union Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Free Union Apartment is $893 at Ryan School Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Free Union Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Free Union is starting from $988 at Ryan School Apartments.

What is the most affordable Free Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Free Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rio Hill Apartments and starts from $1,640.

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