Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Average rent in
Charlottesville, VA

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlottesville, VA is $1,945. This is +2%, or $45, higher than the national average.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,945

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

202

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlottesville, VA is $1,945. This is +2%, or $45, higher than the national average.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
70%
8%
1%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

60%
40%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Charlottesville, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlottesville, VA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Charlottesville, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $1,825. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA costs about $1,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,825. Houses for rent in Charlottesville, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,560

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,795

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,262

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,550

4%

23%

Studio

$800

10%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

52%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,560

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,262

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Charlottesville, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Charlottesville, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Charlottesville, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Barboursville, VA.

Charlottesville

Median rent price$1,945
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charlottesville, VA is 15% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.

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Barboursville

$2,295

decreased by15%

Last year

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$2,400

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$2,200

increased by10%

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$2,200

increased by48%

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$1,930

decreased by18%

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$1,995

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$2,100

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$2,200

decreased by1%

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$2,295

decreased by21%

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$2,300

increased by6%

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Schuyler

$1,995

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Scottsville

$2,000

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Cost of living in
Charlottesville, VA

The overall cost of living in Charlottesville, VA is 3% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% higher

Groceries

2% lower

Health

1% lower

Housing

13% higher

Transportation

7% lower

Utilities

4% higher

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125 Mimosa Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
124 Mimosa Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
1912 Blue Ridge Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
1025 Farrow Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA
903 Nassau Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
1625 Elmwood Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
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3153 Horizon Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
118 Mimosa Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
127 Deerwood Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911, USA
301 10 1/2 St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
208 9th St Nw, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
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2310 Wayne Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA
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419 17th Street Northwest, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
202 Lankford Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
223 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
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Discover rentals in Charlottesville, VA

Eagles Landing - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

Eagles Landing

100 Yellowstone Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903

1 bed

1 bath

$688–$1,528

Price drop

Apartment for rent

7 1/2 St SW & Prospect Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fifeville townhouse for rent in Charlottesville

House for rent

Available Dec 2

1534 Virginia Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

6.8

Good

1534 Virginia Avenue

1534 Virginia Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

4 beds

3 baths

$950

Apartment for rent

1500 Grady Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

1500 Grady Ave

1500 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,075–$1,600

Apartment for rent

205 W High St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

205 W High St

205 High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

2 beds

1 bath

$1,265

Apartment for rent

Ridge Street Properties - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Ridge Street Properties

Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

1512 Birnam Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Charlottesville

House for rent

109 Piedmont Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

109 Piedmont Ave N

109 Piedmont Ave N, Charlottesville, VA 22903

2 beds

1 bath

$1,380

Apartment for rent