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Rental Market Trends in Charlottesville, VA

What is the average rent in Charlottesville, VA?

$1,723/month

Average Rent

733 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Charlottesville, VA is $1,723 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/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 $1,281 per month for a studio, $1,723 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,954 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,258 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,281/month
315 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,723/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,954/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,258/month
1,257 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,707/month
800 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,945/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,547/month
1,535 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,287/month
2,902 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,424/month
637 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,902/month
853 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,227/month
1,331 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,135/month
1,293 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,314/month
1,733 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,833/month
2,194 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charlottesville, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $3 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Charlottesville, VA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Charlottesville, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
37% $1,501 - $2,000/month
35% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville?

Based on current rent prices, West Charlottesville, Venable and Downtown Charlottesville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Charlottesville
$1,395/month
501 Sq Ft
Venable
$1,698/month
651 Sq Ft
Downtown Charlottesville
$1,736/month
654 Sq Ft
Parkside-Eagles Landing Condominiums
$1,838/month
972 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,887/month
681 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$1,901/month
756 Sq Ft
South Charlottesville
$1,915/month
747 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,065/month
667 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$2,100/month
764 Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,358/month
734 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
$2,474/month
692 Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,358/month
734 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$2,100/month
764 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,065/month
667 Sq Ft
South Charlottesville
$1,915/month
747 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$1,901/month
756 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,887/month
681 Sq Ft
Parkside-Eagles Landing Condominiums
$1,838/month
972 Sq Ft
Downtown Charlottesville
$1,736/month
654 Sq Ft
Venable
$1,698/month
651 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
$1,915/month
747 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$1,901/month
756 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$2,100/month
764 Sq Ft
West Charlottesville
$1,395/month
501 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,887/month
681 Sq Ft
Venable
$1,698/month
651 Sq Ft
Downtown Charlottesville
$1,736/month
654 Sq Ft
Parkside-Eagles Landing Condominiums
$1,838/month
972 Sq Ft
Starr Hill
$2,474/month
692 Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,358/month
734 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 $1,723, you’ll want to make about $5,743 per month or $68,916 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 0.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charlottesville is 1.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,281 - $2,258. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 0.6% more for utilities, and 5.6% 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

West Charlottesville

Charlottesville, VA

Starr Hill

Charlottesville, VA

Studio
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$1,874/month
One Bedroom
$1,371/month
$2,521/month
Two Bedroom
$1,789/month
$3,950/month
Three Bedroom
$1,963/month
$5,339/month
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$1,869 - $3,184 Total Monthly Price

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400 10th St NW,
Charlottesville, VA 22903

$1,894 - $6,325 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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