Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Charlottesville, VA

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 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.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,900

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

200

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 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.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

22%
67%
8%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,795. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA costs about $1,510 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 $2,375.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,766

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$2,362

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,995

7%

1%

Studio

$800

19%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,766

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,362

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

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$2,297
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charlottesville, VA is 17% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.

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Barboursville

$2,297

decreased by2%

Last year

Crozet

$2,332

increased by1%

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$1,950

increased by6%

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Gordonsville

$1,951

increased by23%

Last year

Hollymead

$1,950

decreased by14%

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$1,850

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$2,200

decreased by6%

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Palmyra

$1,990

decreased by2%

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$1,850

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$2,400

increased by25%

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Schuyler

$1,900

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Scottsville

$2,150

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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 Barboursville

Discover rentals in Charlottesville, VA

Eagles Landing - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

Eagles Landing

100 Yellowstone Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903

1 bed

1 bath

$688–$1,812

Apartment for rent

930 Rainier Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Johnson Village townhouse for rent in Charlottesville

2 beds

2 baths

$900

House for rent

Available Jan 26

1534 Virginia Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.8

Good

1534 Virginia Avenue

1534 Virginia Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

4 beds

3 baths

$950

Apartment for rent

Lynnhaven Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Lynnhaven Apartments

2206 N Berkshire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,220

Apartment for rent

1500 Grady Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

Ridge Street Properties - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Ridge Street Properties

Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

205 W High St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

205 W High St

205 W High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

2 beds

1 bath

$1,265

Apartment for rent

Gardenwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Gardenwood Apartments

2204 N Berkshire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent