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1,594 Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

Situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, Charlottesville is a fiercely modern city with a reverence for the past. Two United States presidents called Charlottesville home, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. Thomas Jefferson designed Monticello and the University of Virginia, both of which are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Adjacent to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is James Monroe’s Ash Lawn-Highland, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Charlottesville also houses the largest collection of Aboriginal art outside of Australia, the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection at the University of Virginia. The Jefferson Theater, the Paramount Theater, and a number of music venues in the downtown area host regular performances in Charlottesville, adding to the rich arts and cultural scene.

Nearby Shenandoah National Park and Rivanna River in addition to a host of vineyards and orchards, Charlottesville offers an abundance of proximate outdoor adventures. The Downtown Mall in Charlottesville is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States, comprised of many independent shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Charlottesville provides easy access to major highways, Amtrak and bus services, and Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.


Charlottesville, VA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent in Charlottesville is $1,639. When you rent an apartment in Charlottesville, you can expect to pay as little as $1,564 or as much as $2,230, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $1,564 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $1,639 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $1,864 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $2,230 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Charlottesville, VA?

Transit options in Charlottesville vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 20.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Charlottesville, VA?

In Charlottesville, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Meriwether Lewis Elementary, Venable Elementary, and Virginia L Murray Elementary.

What are the top middle schools in Charlottesville, VA?

Charlottesville is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Lakeside Middle School, Jackson P Burley Middle, and Leslie H Walton Middle.

What are the top high schools in Charlottesville, VA?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Charlottesville apartments near top-ranking high schools like Albemarle High, Charlottesville High, and Monticello High.

What colleges and universities are in Charlottesville, VA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Charlottesville, you’ll have access to University of Virginia, Piedmont Virginia CC, and James Madison University.

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