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Student Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

485 Rentals
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  22. Building Photo - Pavilions
    4 BEDS
    $3,550

    Pavilions

    2112 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  23. 1 BED
    $744+
    2 BEDS
    $882+

    Kindlewood

    460 Garrett St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  42. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,400

    705 Elsom St

    705 Elsom St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Charlottesville at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,700
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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Charlottesville, VA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Charlottesville,VA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Charlottesville, VA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Charlottesville

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Getting Around Charlottesville

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62

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
51

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Monticello High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,229 Students
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Charlottesville High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,359 Students
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Albemarle High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,987 Students
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Lakeside Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
513 Students
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Jackson P Burley Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
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Buford Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
581 Students
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Leslie H Walton Middle

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Grades 6-8
339 Students
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Jack Jouett Middle

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
631 Students
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Meriwether Lewis Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
343 Students

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