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Rental Market Trends in Charlottesville, VA

What is the average rent in Charlottesville, VA?

$1,730/month

Average Rent

736 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Charlottesville, VA is $1,730 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Charlottesville rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Charlottesville, you can expect to pay about $1,265 per month for a studio, $1,730 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,023 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,296 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,265/month
286 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,730/month
736 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,023/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,296/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,363/month
611 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,945/month
976 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,585/month
1,668 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,228/month
2,093 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,531/month
357 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,880/month
908 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,254/month
1,396 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,981/month
1,112 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,457/month
1,779 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,758/month
1,777 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charlottesville, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.6%, which averages out to $97 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Charlottesville, VA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Charlottesville, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
40% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville?

Based on current rent prices, Fontana, Martha Jefferson and South Charlottesville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fontana
$1,873/month
858 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,904/month
734 Sq Ft
South Charlottesville
$1,951/month
760 Sq Ft
Venable
$2,121/month
662 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$2,173/month
761 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,196/month
664 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$2,202/month
744 Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,300/month
762 Sq Ft
Starr Hill
$2,302/month
665 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlottesville?

Based on current rent prices, Starr Hill, Northerly and Northeast Charlottesville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlottesville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Starr Hill
$2,302/month
665 Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,300/month
762 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$2,202/month
744 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,196/month
664 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$2,173/month
761 Sq Ft
Venable
$2,121/month
662 Sq Ft
South Charlottesville
$1,951/month
760 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,904/month
734 Sq Ft
Fontana
$1,873/month
858 Sq Ft

Which Charlottesville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Charlottesville with the most apartments available are South Charlottesville, Turtle Creek Condominiums and Northeast Charlottesville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Charlottesville
$1,951/month
760 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$2,173/month
761 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$2,202/month
744 Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,300/month
762 Sq Ft
Venable
$2,121/month
662 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,196/month
664 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,904/month
734 Sq Ft
Fontana
$1,873/month
858 Sq Ft
Starr Hill
$2,302/month
665 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charlottesville, VA?

Because the average rent in Charlottesville is $1,730, you’ll want to make about $5,766 per month or $69,192 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Charlottesville, VA is 3.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Charlottesville is 12.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,265 - $2,296. You can expect to pay 2.5% less for groceries, 3.7% more for utilities, and 7.3% less for transportation.

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Charlottesville, VA

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How does Charlottesville, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Charlottesville, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Fontana

Charlottesville, VA

Starr Hill

Charlottesville, VA

Studio
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$1,624/month
One Bedroom
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$2,299/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,481/month
Three Bedroom
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$5,045/month
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The Ridge at North Pointe

The Ridge at North Pointe

5025 Huntly Ridge St,
Charlottesville, VA 22911

1-3 Beds | $1,915 - $2,958

The Elysian at Stonefield

The Elysian at Stonefield

2105 Bond St,
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,960 - $3,806

The Arrowood

The Arrowood

4010 Entrada Dr,
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,770 - $3,164

Six Hundred West Main

Six Hundred West Main

600 W Main St,
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,564 - $5,393

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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