What are the average rent costs in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent in Charlottesville, VA is $1,745.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $1,268.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $1,745.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $2,032.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $2,307.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $2,558.

Apartments under $1,600 for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

313 Rentals

Rent Special

Rent Special

STUDIO

$1,564

Six Hundred West Main

600 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Call (434) 443-7759
Exceptional Value

1 BED

$1,330+

2 BEDS

$1,361+

Spark Charlottesville

2407 Peyton Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call (434) 443-8808
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1 BED

$1,529

Cobalt Ridge

1000 Old Brook Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call (434) 443-6005
1 BED

$1,086+

2 BEDS

$1,232+

University Heights

250 Colonnade Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Call (434) 443-8730
1 BED

$950+

2 BEDS

$1,370+

Grand Marc at the Corner

301 15th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Call (434) 443-6402
2 BEDS

$1,520

Rio Hill Apartments

1610 Rio Hill Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call (434) 443-8822
2 BEDS

$899+

3 BEDS

$1,299+

4 BEDS

$1,309+

Lark on Main

1000 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Call (434) 443-8072
2 BEDS

$1,420+

3 BEDS

$1,530+

Wilton Farm Apartments

1475 Wilton Farm Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Call (434) 443-8606
2 BEDS

$1,403

Brookdale Apartments

910 Upper Brook Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Call (434) 443-8672
1 BED

$1,580

North Woods at The Four Seasons

2210 Clubhouse Way, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call (434) 443-8711
4 BEDS

$1,299

Flats at West Village

852 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Call (434) 443-8922
1 BED

$828+

2 BEDS

$986+

3 BEDS

$1,132+

Parks Edge

181 Whitewood Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call (434) 443-8797
1 BED

$1,287

Carlton Views

1337 Carlton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Call (434) 443-6721
1 BED

$1,295

Barclay Place

77 Barclay Place Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call (434) 443-8700
1 BED

$1,129+

2 BEDS

$1,564+

Westgate Apartments

2619 Hydraulic Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call (434) 443-8717
STUDIO

$1,409+

1 BED

$1,514+

2 BEDS

$1,574+

Tarleton Square

701 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Call (434) 443-8718
STUDIO

$1,380+

1 BED

$1,350+

2 BEDS

$1,340+

Barracks West

2639 Barracks Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call (434) 443-8828
1 BED

$1,364

Mallside Forest Apartments

816 Mallside Forest Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call (434) 443-6912
1 BED

$1,556+

2 BEDS

$906+

3 BEDS

$714+

4 BEDS

$658+

Eagles Landing Apartments

100 Yellowstone Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Call (434) 443-8600
STUDIO

$630+

2 BEDS

$760+

3 BEDS

$813+

Monticello Vista Apartments

1400 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Call (434) 443-7569
1 BED

$1,399+

2 BEDS

$1,567+

Terrace Greene Apartments

100 Terrace Greene Cir, Barboursville, VA 22923

Call (434) 481-1685
1 BED

$1,557

The Summit Apartment Homes

4554 Trailhead Dr, Crozet, VA 22932

Call (434) 443-8244
1 BED

$759

Graduate Centre

1982 Arlington Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1 BED

$1,550

The Meriwether

1000 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
STUDIO

$1,246+

1 BED

$1,321+

Hearthwood

2111 Michie Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2 BEDS

$1,572

Arbor Crest Apartments

101 Arbor Crest Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
1 BED

$744+

2 BEDS

$882+

Kindlewood

460 Garrett St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
1 BED

$1,088+

2 BEDS

$1,288+

Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!

829 Mallside Forest Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901
1 BED

$983

Timberlake Place Apartments

1518 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,600

105 Deerwood Rd Unit Apt B

105 Deerwood Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Call (434) 260-1439
1 BED, 1 BATH

$800

3556 Wardell Crest

3556 Wardell Crest, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Call (434) 260-9377
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,075

2515 Huntington Rd

2515 Huntington Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,600

1800 Jefferson Park Ave Unit 903

1800 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,050

2860 Cindy Ln

2860 Cindy Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22911
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,550

2323 Crestmont Ave Unit 2323 Crestmont

2323 Crestmont Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$725

222 Stribling Ave Unit B

222 Stribling Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,500

1013 Montrose Ave

1013 Montrose Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,550

6842 Chancery Ln

6842 Chancery Ln, Crozet, VA 22932
1 BED, 1 BATH

$995

2247 Union Mills Rd Unit Front Bedroom

2247 Union Mills Rd, Troy, VA 22974
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,585

140 Green Turtle Ln

140 Green Turtle Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,550

Updated Top-Floor Solomon Court Apartment Unit 48

2527 Hydraulic Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,500

218 Sunset Ave

218 Sunset Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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Living & Renting in Charlottesville

Charlottesville at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,745

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Charlottesville, VA Apartments for Rent

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville combines historic architecture with contemporary living options for apartment seekers. Home to the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, Charlottesville celebrates its presidential heritage as the hometown of Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. The Downtown Mall, stretching for eight blocks as one of America's longest outdoor pedestrian malls, features local shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, while the surrounding landscape provides opportunities for hiking, biking, and outdoor activities.

Apartments in Charlottesville include both contemporary buildings near UVA and restored historic properties downtown, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,690 monthly. The city features several distinct areas, from The Corner near campus to established sections like Belmont and North Downtown. The community supports numerous cultural attractions, local wineries and craft breweries, and offers easy access to Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 29. With mild seasonal weather, comprehensive healthcare through UVA Medical Center, and employment opportunities in education, healthcare, and technology, Charlottesville delivers amenities and conveniences while maintaining its small-city atmosphere.

Why Charlottesville?

The Charlottesville Ice Park is a great location for watching a hockey game or going skating.
Beautiful parks include the Darden Towe Park, which includes a fenced dog park and running trails.
Historic Michie Tavern, built around 1784, is one of the oldest homes in Virginia and is open for tours.
Ash Lawn-Highland, a historic house museum built around 1793, was home to President James Monroe.
The top-rated University of Virginia is one of Charlottesville’s largest employers.
Nearby Shenandoah National Park contains 79,579 acres and offers camping, several waterfalls, and hiking.

Renting in Charlottesville

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 286 Sq Ft $1,268 / mo
1 Bedroom 736 Sq Ft $1,745 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,029 Sq Ft $2,032 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,276 Sq Ft $2,307 / mo
4 Bedrooms 782 Sq Ft $2,558 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Charlottesville

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Ivy Garden 666 Sq Ft $1,414/mo
Downtown Charlottesville 683 Sq Ft $1,610/mo
West Charlottesville 652 Sq Ft $1,688/mo
Parkside-Eagles Landing Condominiums 992 Sq Ft $1,827/mo
Fontana 797 Sq Ft $1,868/mo
Martha Jefferson 751 Sq Ft $1,903/mo
South Charlottesville 754 Sq Ft $1,915/mo
Venable 658 Sq Ft $2,096/mo
Starr Hill 696 Sq Ft $2,130/mo
Northeast Charlottesville 733 Sq Ft $2,131/mo

Discover the cheapest neighborhoods in Charlottesville

Getting Around Charlottesville

Transportation

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.

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.

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

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

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Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

University of Virginia

Public University

Piedmont Virginia CC Piedmont Virginia Community College

Public University

GreatSchools Rating

Albemarle High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,987 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Charlottesville High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,359 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Monticello High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,229 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Lakeside Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

513 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Leslie H Walton Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

339 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Jackson P Burley Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

586 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Jack Jouett Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

631 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Buford Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

581 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Meriwether Lewis Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

343 Students

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Apartments under $1,600 for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

Living & Renting in Charlottesville

Charlottesville at a Glance

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Charlottesville, VA Apartments for Rent

Why Charlottesville?

Renting in Charlottesville

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Charlottesville

Getting Around Charlottesville

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