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500 Ridge St
500 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$1,500–$2,350
Beds2–3
Baths1
Sqft620–1,574
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Featuring a private entrance and charming cabinetry, this home offers off-street parking and an impressive collection of 42 photos for potential renters. Located just 0.57 miles from a top-rated middle school, the area is ideal for fitness and social activities, with 31 grocery stores, 262 restaurants, and various transit options within close proximity. Moreover, the property's value ranks in the 90th percentile, enhancing its appeal as an attractive investment or living option.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness

Highlights

  • private entrance
  • off street parking
  • charming home
  • cabinetry

Units

500 Ridge St Charlottesville, VA

Available

B

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,500

Listed on 01/29/2026
Listed by Gordon Cowan
Days on market: 46
Property Status: Active BASEMENT APARTMENT PLEASE READ - TO TOUR: You must complete a Zillow application, text or call to receive a link if you have issues applying online. Freshly updated charming approximately 620 sq ft downstairs/basement apartment on Ridge St in the heart of Charlottesville! 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Fresh flooring, cabinetry, paint, fixtures, appliances, countertops and more! OFF STREET PARKING! Private entrance. Tenant pays all utilities and maintains lawn. This listing is for a downstairs/basement apartment, the rest of the home is available for rent as well. 600 credit score minimum required, 3x monthly income to rent preferred. Security deposit of one month's rent. Pet deposits and pet rent apply if applicable. Office Phone: (540) 433-6666 Copyright © 2026 Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

New Listing

A

3 Beds

1 Bath

$2,350

Listed on 03/07/2026
Listed by Gordon Cowan
Days on market: 8
Property Status: Active TO TOUR: You must complete a Zillow application, text or call to receive a link if you have issues applying online. Freshly updated charming home on Ridge St in the heart of Charlottesville! 3 bedrooms (2 up, 1 down) with a full bathroom on the main floor right off the kitchen. Fresh flooring, cabinetry, paint, fixtures, appliances, countertops and more! OFF STREET PARKING! Tenant pays all utilities and maintains lawn. This listing is for the first and second floor of this home, there is a basement apartment below the home also for lease. 600 credit score minimum required, 3x monthly income to rent preferred. Security deposit of one month's rent. Pet deposits and pet rent apply if applicable. *Pics were taken before new refrigerator was delivered.* Office Phone: (540) 433-6666 Copyright © 2026 Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Amenities for 500 Ridge St

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Building
  • Outdoor Space

Policies at 500 Ridge St

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About 500 Ridge St

HomeApartments in CharlottesvilleFifeville 500 Ridge St #A, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

Check out this charming property located at 500 Rdg St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, in the heart of Fifeville! This intimate community consists of 2 units, offering 2-3 bedroom options with spacious floor plans ranging from 620 to 1574 square feet. Residents will appreciate the private entrance, off-street parking, and beautifully crafted cabinetry and countertops. Enjoy the outdoor space and take advantage of no fees! Plus, the property is conveniently located near top-rated schools, including a high school with an A- or higher rating. With long-term rentals only, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living situation. Sorry, no pets allowed.

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code22902

500 Ridge St #A is great for:

Social life

  • 263 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • Area has 22 parks and recreation options

Wellness

  • There are 31 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 9 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 22 parks nearby

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 500 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Charlottesville

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 500 Ridge St #A to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Fifeville.

3-bedroom apartments at 500 Ridge St #A cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Fifeville.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Fifeville
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Charlottesville
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,625
April 2024$1,680
May 2024$1,696
June 2024$1,562
July 2024$1,695
August 2024$1,706
September 2024$1,750
October 2024$1,679
November 2024$1,658
December 2024$1,658
January 2025$1,672
February 2025$1,622
March 2025$1,563
April 2025$1,543
May 2025$1,605
June 2025$1,636
July 2025$1,624
August 2025$1,614
September 2025$1,615
October 2025$1,592
November 2025$1,524
December 2025$1,531
January 2026$1,500
February 2026$1,525
March 2026$1,501
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Fifeville
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,645
April 2024$1,650
May 2024$1,612
June 2024$1,581
July 2024$1,672
August 2024$1,850
March 2025$1,785
April 2025$1,782
May 2025$1,785
June 2025$1,767
July 2025$1,747
August 2025$1,710
September 2025$1,700
October 2025$1,785
November 2025$1,690
December 2025$1,625
February 2026$1,795
March 2026$1,808

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 500 Ridge St #A

Clark Elementary School

1000 belmont ave

charlottesville, VA, 22902

PK, K-4Public
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Getting around Charlottesville near 500 Ridge St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 500 Ridge St, Charlottesville

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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