Cheap Apartments for Rent near Free Union, VA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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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 Sep 5

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Jefferson Commons
$1,285 - $2,205
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$1,280 - $2,200
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$5

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$1,285 - $2,205
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Cobalt Ridge
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$1,359 - $1,996
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$1,319 - $1,956
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cobalt Ridge

1000 Old Brook RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Greens at Hollymead
$1,389 - $2,580
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$1,384 - $2,575
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$5

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$1,389 - $2,580
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Greens at Hollymead

1950 Powell Creek CtCharlottesville, VA 22911
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Culbreth Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

426 17th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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property at 2527 Hydraulic Rd

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2527 Hydraulic Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 820 Runnel Ct

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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820 Runnel Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2405 Barracks Ct

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2405 Barracks Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 163 Hessian Hills Way

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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163 Hessian Hills Way

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2517 Hydraulic Rd

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 10

2517 Hydraulic Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 109 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

109 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 141 Green Turtle Ln

$1,500 - $1,600

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$1,500

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$1,500

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141 Green Turtle Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at Hydraulic Rd

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 5

Hydraulic Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Arbor Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Crest Apartments

101 Arbor Crest DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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property at 525 Burgoyne Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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525 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Cardinal Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Court

312 13th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 117 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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117 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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Free Union, VA Local Guide

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 Crozet Meadows Apartments priced from $810. 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 $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Free Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crozet Meadows Apartments50%1BR,1BA$810
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$875
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Lynnhaven Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,195
Spark CharlottesvilleUplift1BR,1BA$1,206
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (50% AMI)1BR,1BA$1,244
Jefferson CommonsA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$1,285
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C43BR,3BA$1,289

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

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Free Union area is the $0.96 price per square foot A4X2 Renovated Model at Wertland Square in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,315. The second greatest value Free Union apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath (Renovated) Model at The Perch on Woodbrook starting at $1,855 with a $1.59 price per square foot . 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.
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$0.96
The Perch on Woodbrook2 Bed, 2 Bath (Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.59
Rio HillThe Virginian2BR,1BA$1.63
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B22BR,2BA$1.54
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (50% AMI)1BR,1BA$1.65
Spark CharlottesvilleUplift1BR,1BA$1.61
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Crozet Meadows Apartments50%1BR,1BA$1.31
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.67

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Free Union, VA

Ranked #57

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

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2.5
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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 $1,236.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Free Union Apartment is $810 at Crozet Meadows 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 The Pavilion at North Grounds and starts from $1,289.

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