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Rental Market Trends in Charlottesville, VA

What is the average rent in Charlottesville, VA?

$1,762/month

Average Rent

736 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Charlottesville, VA is $1,762 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Charlottesville rent prices are 8% 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, $1,762 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 $2,359 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,281/month
286 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,762/month
736 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,023/month
1,030 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,359/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,259/month
477 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,089/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,509/month
1,757 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,323/month
2,538 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,601/month
476 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,984/month
837 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,538/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,701/month
856 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,858/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,474/month
1,628 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,785/month
2,082 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charlottesville, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6%, which averages out to $106 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 July 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
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
42% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Charlottesville
$1,237/month
552 Sq Ft
Downtown Charlottesville
$1,573/month
683 Sq Ft
Hessian Hills
$1,695/month
594 Sq Ft
Orangedale
$1,771/month
714 Sq Ft
Fontana
$1,891/month
774 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,905/month
728 Sq Ft
South Charlottesville
$1,914/month
742 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$2,005/month
749 Sq Ft
Venable
$2,087/month
654 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$2,170/month
752 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlottesville?

Based on current rent prices, Northerly, Starr Hill and 10th & Page are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlottesville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,262/month
776 Sq Ft
Starr Hill
$2,221/month
701 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,212/month
657 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$2,170/month
752 Sq Ft
Venable
$2,087/month
654 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$2,005/month
749 Sq Ft
South Charlottesville
$1,914/month
742 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,905/month
728 Sq Ft
Fontana
$1,891/month
774 Sq Ft
Orangedale
$1,771/month
714 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
$1,914/month
742 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$2,005/month
749 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$2,170/month
752 Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,262/month
776 Sq Ft
Venable
$2,087/month
654 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,212/month
657 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,905/month
728 Sq Ft
Starr Hill
$2,221/month
701 Sq Ft
Fontana
$1,891/month
774 Sq Ft
Downtown Charlottesville
$1,573/month
683 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 $1,762, you’ll want to make about $5,873 per month or $70,476 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 2.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Charlottesville is 10.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,281 - $2,359. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 3.1% more for utilities, and 6.9% less for transportation.

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Charlottesville, VA

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

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Apartment Averages

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Charlottesville, VA

Northerly

Charlottesville, VA

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One Bedroom
$1,376/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,767/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,039/month
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Charlottesville, VA 22901

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

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4010 Entrada Dr,
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,782 - $3,364

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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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