Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Charlottesville, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Charlottesville, VA rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,945/month. Renters today are paying $30 less per month on average than last year, even as month-to-month rent increased 2.1%.
Compared to national trends
Charlottesville is 0.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 298 total rentals providing a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,598/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,747/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,160/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,400/month, while apartments are at $1,745/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ednam rents fell 58.5% year over year to $1,866/month, and Lewis Mountain dropped 56.5% to $1,695/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 2.5% slip, showing a sharper cooldown in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Charlottesville
$1,945/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Charlottesville is $1,945 per month as of June 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charlottesville
298
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charlottesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charlottesville, VA
Average rent prices in Charlottesville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,745, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Charlottesville run $1,630 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  8% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,597 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,747 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,160 | 5% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont | $1,895 | |
Fifeville | $1,800 | |
Fry's Spring | $1,772 | |
Jefferson Park Avenue | $1,715 | |
Martha Jefferson | $1,995 | |
North Downtown | $1,725 | |
Ridge St | $2,237 | |
The Meadows | $1,550 | |
Venable | $1,825 | |
Westfield | $2,055 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,745 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,790 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,160
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Venable
Average rent
$1,825
Fifeville
Average rent
$1,800
Jefferson Park Avenue
Average rent
$1,715
North Downtown
Average rent
$1,725
Fry's Spring
Average rent
$1,772
Westfield
Average rent
$2,055
Belmont
Average rent
$1,895
Martha Jefferson
Average rent
$1,995
The Meadows
Average rent
$1,550
Ridge St
Average rent
$2,237
Apartments
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,790
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
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
Equal to the the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charlottesville, VA is 27% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,650
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1%$2,100
23%$2,412
11%$1,750
$2,275
27%$1,937
4%$2,275
29%$2,200
2%$1,925
$1,866
28%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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Charlottesville
1 bed
1 bath
$660
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charlottesville
122 Yellowstone Dr #308A, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Charlottesville
197 Yellowstone Dr #107A, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1 bed
1 bath
$715
Condo for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Charlottesville
157 Yellowstone Dr #207, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1 bed
1 bath
$776
Condo for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charlottesville
5 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
1d ago
Venable apartment for rent in Charlottesville
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Charlottesville
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Jefferson Park Avenue house for rent in Charlottesville
126 Maywood Ln #NA, Charlottesville, VA 22903
3 beds
2 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
Verified
1475 Wilton Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$1,650
Apartment for rent
7h ago
635 Woodbrook Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
300-332 300-332 Commonwealth Court & 2427 Peyton Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,735–$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2401 Arlington Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,255
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
290 Riverbend Dr #2B, Charlottesville, VA 22911
2 beds
2 baths
$1,849
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
109 Piedmont Ave N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,585
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1500 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1475 Wilton Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Charlottesville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,975
$2,875
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Charlottesville
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
House 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 $1,945 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charlottesville?
Average rent prices in Charlottesville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Charlottesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charlottesville is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Charlottesville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville are The Meadows ($1,550/mo), Jefferson Park Avenue ($1,715/mo), and North Downtown ($1,725/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charlottesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Charlottesville, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. These figures represent declines from the previous year, with 1-bedrooms down 5.0% and 2-bedrooms decreasing 2.9%.
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).