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261 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA|North Downtown
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Amenities for 261 E Jefferson St, North Downtown
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
| Fireplace | Furnished |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Dogs OK | Elevator |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Storage |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 261 E Jefferson St
Price just lowered and available now, this stunning, 2000+ s.f. top floor penthouse apartment in the sought-after Queen Charlotte Building--furnished or unfurnished. Often called the best home in the Queen Charlotte by real estate professionals. Views of the SE Mountains and downtown Charlottesville. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises from the patio. Third bedroom functions as an office and/or bedroom with a new Murphy bed. Parking & clean, well-maintained storage unit in covered garage. One block from the Downtown Mall with numerous restaurants and entertainment venues. One block from central public library, Market Street Park, and Court Square Park. Option for furnished, as seen in photos, or unfurnished. No smoking. Only one small dog allowed. Water, sewer, and trash are included in monthly rental fee. Renter pays for monthly electrical bill. Two options available: fiber internet (through Ting) installed, renter to pay activation and monthly costs OR cable (Comcast) ready for renter to activate with renter to pay all fees (activation and monthly costs) AMENITIES: Central air conditioning, garbage disposal, new dishwasher, stove and microwave; washer & dryer in laundry room; Gas fireplace in living room; Underground garage parking for 2 vehicles; storage unit 12' x 6' Balcony 3 Bedrooms with built-in California Closets Master bathroom: separate tub and shower Second bathroom: combined tub and shower Elevator to third floor accessed up a short flight of stairs from garage entry; or from building's front stoop on East Jefferson Street. $50 application fee Exclusive penthouse rental
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 261 E Jefferson St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Neighborhood | North Downtown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 22902 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in North Downtown
Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
North Downtown
Charlottesville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,006 |
| November 2024 | $2,066 |
| December 2024 | $2,083 |
| January 2025 | $2,047 |
| February 2025 | $1,983 |
| March 2025 | $1,975 |
| April 2025 | $1,855 |
| May 2025 | $1,763 |
| June 2025 | $1,669 |
| July 2025 | $1,638 |
| August 2025 | $1,772 |
| September 2025 | $1,697 |
| October 2025 | $1,436 |
| November 2025 | $1,609 |
| December 2025 | $1,840 |
| January 2026 | $1,676 |
| February 2026 | $1,684 |
| March 2026 | $1,631 |
| April 2026 | $1,537 |
| May 2026 | $1,495 |
| June 2026 | $1,500 |
| July 2026 | $1,481 |
| August 2026 | $1,394 |
| September 2026 | $1,416 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | $1,300 |
| October 2025 | $1,321 |
| November 2025 | $1,300 |
| January 2026 | $1,400 |
| February 2026 | $1,409 |
| March 2026 | $1,445 |
| April 2026 | $1,495 |
| May 2026 | $1,494 |
| June 2026 | $1,498 |
| July 2026 | $1,468 |
| August 2026 | $1,375 |
| September 2026 | $1,383 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 years ago | $4,185 |
Schools near 261 E Jefferson St
Burnley-Moran Elementary School
1300 long st
charlottesville, VA, 22901
PK, K-4Public
B
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Internet available near 261 E Jefferson St
Getting around Charlottesville near 261 E Jefferson St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 261 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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