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2d ago
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1475 Wilton Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Walk-in closets | Carpet | On-site management
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$1,650
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10h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,835
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1d ago
635 Woodbrook Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$1,925
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1d ago
1201 Druid Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$1,905
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2d ago
300-332 300-332 Commonwealth Court & 2427 Peyton Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$1,735–$1,875
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2d ago
2401 Arlington Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,255
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Charlottesville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,975
$2,875
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Townhouse for rent in Charlottesville
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Charlottesville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charlottesville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charlottesville
3 beds
3 baths
$2,450
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5d+ ago
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290 Riverbend Dr #2B, Charlottesville, VA 22911
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$1,849
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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5d+ ago
Woolen Mills apartment for rent in Charlottesville
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
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4h ago
2118 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
In-unit laundry | Storage | Dishwasher
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895–$1,970
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6h ago
1883 University Cir, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$995
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6h ago
400 Dorrier Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
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6h ago
Lewis Mountain apartment for rent in Charlottesville
2006 Lewis Mountain Rd #2006, Charlottesville, VA 22903
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
7h ago
North Downtown house for rent in Charlottesville
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Oven
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,400
House for rent
8h ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,345
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8h ago
Ridge St. apartment for rent in Charlottesville
4 beds
3 baths
$2,895
$2,600
Price drop
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10h ago
130 Apple Tree Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Deck
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,600
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12h ago
1720 Treetop Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,995–$2,725
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,854–$2,805
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12h ago
Turtle Creek Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,045
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12h ago
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,695–$2,595
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12h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,830–$2,590
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13h ago
459 Locust Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,150
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13h ago
930 930 & 1000 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Oven
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,400–$1,595
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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14h ago
Belmont house for rent in Charlottesville
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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14h ago
Fry's Spring apartment for rent in Charlottesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,540
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14h ago
Jefferson Park Avenue house for rent in Charlottesville
3 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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15h ago
406 Fairway Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,425
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Charlottesville
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
$1,795
Price drop
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18h ago
1102 Leonard St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
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18h ago
1204 Carlton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,060–$1,295
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2–4 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$3,900
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19h ago
Belmont townhouse for rent in Charlottesville
Studio
1 bath
$1,070
House for rent
Available Jul 3
19h ago
Locust Grove apartment for rent in Charlottesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,545
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
19h ago
Belmont apartment for rent in Charlottesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,490
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
20h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2105 Bond St, Charlottesville, VA 22901
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,960–$4,206
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Fry's Spring house for rent in Charlottesville
11 Mobile Ln #A, Charlottesville, VA 22903
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
Available Jul 3
23h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$2,050
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Most famous for the historic Monticello estate of Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia, the city of Charlottesville is a small but mighty destination in Northern Virginia. Charlottesville has nearly 48,000 people within its 10 square miles, so it has all the small-town charm with fantastic big-city amenities. Students, who fluctuate in and out of the city by semester, constitute much of the population. In contrast, another large portion of the population are professionals in industries like education, health care, and government.
But one of the best qualities of Charlottesville is its proximity to the Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains. These locations provide many opportunities for outdoor excursions, like hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and camping. Local parks around Charlottesville are perfect for adventuring closer to home, like McIntire Park, which is the home to the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. The arts scene in Charlottesville is unique, too. View murals by local artists around the IX Art Park, check out UVA's Fralin Museum of Art, and tour the McGuffey Art Center for your dose of creative inspiration.
If you want a taste of the city life without all the hustle and bustle that comes with it, you'll love downtown Charlottesville. Discover dozens of top-notch restaurants around the area, with culinary influences ranging from Asian fusion and classic French patisseries to modern American dishes and everything in between. Be sure to grab a drink from one of the many breweries, distilleries, and wineries downtown. Thanks to the CAT (Charlottesville Area Transit), you can call on a designated driver to get you home.
Residents of Charlottesville, VA appreciate the city's rich history and vibrant arts scene, with many noting the availability of local festivals and cultural events throughout the year. Access to outdoor activities, thanks to nearby mountains and parks, is a highlight for many. Grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are conveniently located, contributing to a pleasant living environment. However, some renters express frustration with traffic congestion and rising rental prices.
Charlottesville's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. These figures represent declines from the previous year, with 1-bedrooms down 5.0% and 2-bedrooms decreasing 2.9%.
May offers the best rental pricing in Charlottesville, with rents approximately 7% lower than October, which sees the highest prices of the year. November and December provide less competitive conditions with reduced demand, while July and March tend to be the most competitive months for apartment hunting.
Martha Jefferson, Starr Hill, and North Downtown excel for community-focused renters with high walk scores and vibrant entertainment venues. Pet owners should consider Four Seasons, Barracks Rugby, Johnson Village, and Fry's Spring, which feature specialized pet amenities and dedicated outdoor spaces.
Venable offers the best value at around $1,250 per month, 16% below the city median, followed by Fry's Spring at around $1,400 monthly (6% below median). Jefferson Park Avenue provides another affordable option at around $1,450 per month, 3% below the city median.
Charlottesville welcomes pets with 59% of rental listings being pet-friendly. Four Seasons, Barracks Rugby, Johnson Village, and Fry's Spring stand out as the most accommodating neighborhoods, featuring specialized pet flooring, pet-safe windows, dog parks, and convenient waste stations.
Utilities are rarely included in Charlottesville rental prices, with only 19 total listings (0.04% of the market) including utilities in rent. This pattern holds across all apartment sizes, from studios at 0.16% to 3-bedrooms at just 0.01% of available units.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
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