Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Charlottesville, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Charlottesville, VA rent slipped 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,975/month. Renters today are paying $190 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Charlottesville sits 4.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among smaller metros with 295 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Charlottesville rent for $1,399/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,595/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,732/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,385/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,398/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Charlottesville, Ednam rents dropped 65.5% year over year to $1,900/month across 20 rentals, and Venable rents fell 50.9% to $2,750/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 5.7% slip, showing localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Charlottesville
$1,975/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Charlottesville is $1,975 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charlottesville
295
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charlottesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charlottesville, VA
Average rent prices in Charlottesville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,747, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Charlottesville run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,726.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,399 |  6% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,595 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,732 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,385 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,397 | 2% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont | $1,967 | |
Fifeville | $1,995 | |
Fry's Spring | $1,875 | |
Jefferson Park Avenue | $2,000 | |
Lewis Mountain | $1,600 | |
Locust Grove | $1,975 | |
North Downtown | $1,795 | |
Ridge St | $1,670 | |
Venable | $2,750 | |
Westfield | $2,283 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,747 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $925 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,732
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,385
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,397
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
Jefferson Park Avenue
Average rent
$2,000
Venable
Average rent
$2,750
North Downtown
Average rent
$1,795
Westfield
Average rent
$2,283
Belmont
Average rent
$1,967
Fifeville
Average rent
$1,995
Fry's Spring
Average rent
$1,875
Lewis Mountain
Average rent
$1,600
Locust Grove
Average rent
$1,975
Ridge St
Average rent
$1,670
Apartments
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$925
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
4%higher than the national median
6%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charlottesville, VA is 2% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$2,250
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56%$2,162
1%$1,595
$2,095
49%$2,344
22%$2,120
53%$1,695
10%$2,340
$1,925
21%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
4d ago
100 Yellowstone Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1 bed
1 bath
$709–$1,866
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Charlottesville
237 Yellowstone Dr #307, Charlottesville, VA 22903
4 beds
4 baths
$780
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Charlottesville
190 Yellowstone Dr #101A, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charlottesville
157 Yellowstone Dr #8A, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Venable apartment for rent in Charlottesville
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charlottesville
5 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House 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
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
1475 Wilton Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$1,650
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2118 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
635 Woodbrook Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,095–$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1050 Druid Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1475 Wilton Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1067 Highlands Drive #1, Charlottesville, VA 22901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
7h ago
109 Piedmont Ave N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,585
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1475 Wilton Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$1,650
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2118 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
635 Woodbrook Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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 $1,975 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charlottesville?
Average rent prices in Charlottesville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Charlottesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charlottesville is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charlottesville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville are Lewis Mountain ($1,600/mo), Ridge St ($1,670/mo), and North Downtown ($1,795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charlottesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Charlottesville, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charlottesville?
May offers the lowest rents in Charlottesville, running about 7% below October peak prices. November and December are less competitive months with lower demand, while July and March see higher competition.
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).