Cheap Apartments for Rent in Free Union, VA from $600 (38 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 Now

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Cobalt Ridge
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$1,489 - $2,205
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$1,449 - $2,165
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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
$1,542 - $2,699
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$1,537 - $2,694
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 8

Greens at Hollymead

1950 Powell Creek CtCharlottesville, VA 22911
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Woodlane Apartments
$1,620 - $1,865
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$1,550 - $1,795
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$70

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$1,620 - $1,865
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Woodlane Apartments

2820 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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The Reserve at Belvedere
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$1,660 - $3,270
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$1,615 - $3,225
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$45

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$1,660 - $3,270
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Reserve at Belvedere

200 Reserve BlvdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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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 480 Burgoyne Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 9

480 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Waverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
property at 124 Buck Mountain Rd

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

124 Buck Mountain Rd

EarlysvilleVA22936

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property at 2517 Hydraulic Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

2517 Hydraulic Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Rio Hill Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Hill Apartments

1610 Rio Hill DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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property at 137 Green Turtle Ln

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 5

137 Green Turtle Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 10 Spring Ct

$1,590

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$1,590

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$1,590

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

10 Spring Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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
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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 163 Hessian Hills Way

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 4

163 Hessian Hills Way

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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Arbor Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Crest Apartments

101 Arbor Crest DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
Senior Living
property at 123 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

123 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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 Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! in the The Meadows neighborhood priced from $875. Ryan School Apartments in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $893. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Free Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$875
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$895
Westgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,194
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1,290
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Barclay PlaceJr One Bedroom Furnished ALL UTILITIES1BR,1BA$1,310
Spark CharlottesvilleBrighten2BR,2BA$1,339
Mallside Forest Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,364

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

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Free Union area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4X4 - Renovated Model at Grandmarc at the Corner in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Free Union apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath (Renovated) Model at The Perch on Woodbrook starting at $1,895 with a $1.62 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.
Grandmarc at the Corner4X4 - Renovated4BR,4BA$0.95
The Perch on Woodbrook2 Bed, 2 Bath (Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.62
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
Westgate ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.80
Spark CharlottesvilleBrighten2BR,2BA$1.46
The Lofts at MeadowcreekTaylor1BR,1BA$1.99
The VueBirch1BR,1BA$1.83
Mallside Forest Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.98
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.67

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Free Union, VA

Ranked #50

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $875 at Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!.

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 $895 at Grandmarc at the Corner.

What is the most affordable Free Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Free Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Treesdale and starts from $1,477.

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