Average Rent in Charlottesville, VA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Charlottesville, VA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlottesville, VA is $2,095. This is +6% higher than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,095

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

230

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Charlottesville, VA is $2,095. This is +6% higher than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%

68%

$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 comparables in
Charlottesville, VA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $1,825. A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA costs about $1,475 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,823. Houses for rent in Charlottesville, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,362.


1 bedroom	$1,525	1%	16%
2 bedroom	$1,800	1%	8%
3 bedroom	$2,295	2%	No Change
4 bedroom	$4,725	2%	34%
Studio	$1,895	13%	13%

		Comparables
Belmont	$1,895
Fifeville	$1,700
Fry's Spring	$1,910
Greenbrier	$2,233
Jefferson Park Avenue	$2,237
Martha Jefferson	$1,955
North Downtown	$2,000
Ridge St	$2,100
Venable	$5,600
Westfield	$2,293


Apartments	$1,825	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,797	10%	No Change
Houses	$2,362	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,725

Last 30 days

Last year

34%

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$2,095

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350

19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charlottesville, VA is 11% 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.