Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Charlottesville, VA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlottesville, VA is $1,933. This is -1%, or $16, lower than the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,933

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

318

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlottesville, VA is $1,933. This is -1%, or $16, lower than the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
69%
10%
1%
1%
$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 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,775. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA costs about $1,645 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,800. Houses for rent in Charlottesville, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,385.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,600

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,385

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,187

2%

2%

Studio

$1,500

4%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,385

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,187

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$1,933
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charlottesville, VA is 8% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.

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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

Apartments for rent in Amissville

Discover rentals in Charlottesville, VA

408 Wynridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Charlottesville

$550 - 1 Bedroom upstairs

408 Wynridge Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

1 bed

1.5 baths

$550

House for rent

Available Feb 1

120 Yellowstone Dr #301B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Charlottesville

Condo for rent

Eagles Landing - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Eagles Landing

100 Yellowstone Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903

1 bed

1 bath

$678–$1,682

Apartment for rent

223 9th St SW - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

223 9th St SW

223 9th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA 22903

1–3 beds

1 bath

$775–$1,350

Apartment for rent

157 Yellowstone Dr #207 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Charlottesville

157 Yellowstone Dr #207, Charlottesville, VA 22903

1 bed

1 bath

$776

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

3556 Wardell Crst - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Charlottesville

1 bed

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Sep 1

1534 Virginia Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.8

Good

1534 Virginia Avenue

1534 Virginia Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

4 beds

3 baths

$950–$1,300

Apartment for rent

804 Saint James Cir - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

804 Saint James Cir

804 Saint James Cir, Charlottesville, VA 22902

2 beds

1 bath

$1,155–$1,325

Apartment for rent