Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Average rent in
Charlottesville, VA

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlottesville, VA is $1,900. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,900

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

247

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlottesville, VA is $1,900. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

23%
68%
8%
1%
0%
$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 increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,745. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA costs about $1,534 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,765. Houses for rent in Charlottesville, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,397

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,047

17%

12%

Studio

$1,650

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,047

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

12%

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$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,830
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charlottesville, VA is 4% higher than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.

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$1,995

increased by3%

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$1,995

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$2,210

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$2,160

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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 Bridgewater

Discover rentals in Charlottesville, VA

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

1534 Virginia Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

7.4

Very good

1534 Virginia Avenue

1534 Virginia Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

4 beds

3 baths

$950–$1,300

Apartment for rent

Lynnhaven Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Lynnhaven Apartments

2206 N Berkshire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,325

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

$1,225

Apartment for rent

1500 Grady Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1500 Grady Ave

1500 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

2 beds

1 bath

$1,235–$1,630

Apartment for rent

1506 6th St. SE - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8

Very good

1506 6th St. SE

1506 6th St Se, Charlottesville, VA 22902

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Gardenwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Gardenwood Apartments

2204 N Berkshire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325–$1,495

Apartment for rent

526 Cleveland Ave #A2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Johnson Village apartment for rent in Charlottesville

526 Cleveland Ave #A2, Charlottesville, VA 22903

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 6