West Charlottesville

Charlottesville, VA

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West Charlottesville - Charlottesville, VA

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The energetic, outdoorsy side of Charlottesville

Shopping University College Town Outdoors

West Charlottesville is the expansive home of the University of Virginia, a large educational hub for the city of Charlottesville. Situated on the western border of the city, West Charlottesville offers industrial buildings, small businesses, wooded areas, green spaces, and more. Check out the Ivy Inn Restaurant or Sedona Taphouse to get a feel for the neighborhood’s cuisine. Steaks, burgers, brews, and cocktails await!

The Barracks Road Shopping Center is a great place for residents to check off their shopping lists. Grocers, home décor, shoes, and clothing are just a few of the available options. Because the University of Virginia sits in this spacious neighborhood, West Charlottesville has a very youthful, college town vibe. Explore the available apartment options in this outdoorsy part of Charlottesville!

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Charlottesville is $1,263 for one bedroom, $1,662 for two bedrooms, and $1,966 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Charlottesville has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 648 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,263/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 908 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,662/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,265 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,966/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

17

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Leander McCormick Observatory
  • Virginia Discovery Museum
  • Rivanna Conservation Society
  • Ragged Mountain Natural Area
  • Monticello

Airports

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle

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