Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Charlottesville, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Charlottesville, VA rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,925/month. Renters today are paying $90 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.3% month-over-month increase in rents.
Compared to national trends
Charlottesville sits 0.8% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 293 total rentals offering a modest but stable market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Charlottesville rent for $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,598/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,725/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,368/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,100/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ednam rents fell 57.1% year over year to $1,825/month across 17 rentals, marking a local decline compared to the citywide 3.5% decrease. Meanwhile, 10th Page rents rose 54.5% year over year to $2,295/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Charlottesville.
Median rent
Median rent in Charlottesville
$1,925/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Charlottesville is $1,925 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $15 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charlottesville
293
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charlottesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charlottesville, VA
Average rent prices in Charlottesville have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Charlottesville, VA
Rent prices in Charlottesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charlottesville is $1,752, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Charlottesville run $1,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,399 |  1% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,597 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,367 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 10% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont | $1,850 | |
Fifeville | $1,700 | |
Fry's Spring | $1,725 | |
Jefferson Park Avenue | $1,700 | |
Martha Jefferson | $1,887 | |
North Downtown | $1,852 | |
Starr Hill | $2,200 | |
The Meadows | $1,662 | |
Venable | $2,500 | |
Westfield | $2,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,752 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,795 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,367
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
7%
Venable
Average rent
$2,500
North Downtown
Average rent
$1,852
Belmont
Average rent
$1,850
Jefferson Park Avenue
Average rent
$1,700
Westfield
Average rent
$2,225
Fifeville
Average rent
$1,700
Fry's Spring
Average rent
$1,725
Martha Jefferson
Average rent
$1,887
The Meadows
Average rent
$1,662
Starr Hill
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,752
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
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.
How does rent in Charlottesville, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Charlottesville and Barboursville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Charlottesville
1%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charlottesville, VA is 16% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,295
3%$2,295
5%$2,325
10%$2,337
16%$2,037
7%$1,675
$1,880
51%$2,275
18%$2,195
40%$2,187
3%$2,195
10%$1,800
14%Cost of living in Charlottesville, VA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 3% higher |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 3% higher |
Discover rentals in Charlottesville, VA
5d+ ago
Venable house for rent in Charlottesville
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,100
House for rent
3d ago
1508 6th St Se, Charlottesville, VA 22902
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Venable house for rent in Charlottesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
House for rent
8h ago
1000 Old Brook Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,292–$1,974
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Venable house for rent in Charlottesville
5 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Venable apartment for rent in Charlottesville
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charlottesville
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charlottesville
3125 Beau Mont Farm Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,200
$4,900
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1475 Wilton Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
300-332 300-332 Commonwealth Court & 2427 Peyton Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695–$1,875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1050 Druid Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$2,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2401 Arlington Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1475 Wilton Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
109 Piedmont Ave N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,585
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1500 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1475 Wilton Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
203 Palatine Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
300-332 300-332 Commonwealth Court & 2427 Peyton Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695–$1,745
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Charlottesville, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Charlottesville rental market.
How much is rent in Charlottesville?
The average rent in Charlottesville is $1,925 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charlottesville?
Average rent prices in Charlottesville have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Charlottesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charlottesville is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $15 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charlottesville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville are The Meadows ($1,662/mo), Jefferson Park Avenue ($1,700/mo), and Fifeville ($1,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charlottesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Charlottesville, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charlottesville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Charlottesville average around $1,610/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,840/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).