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Rental Market Trends in Charlottesville, VA

What is the average rent in Charlottesville, VA?

$1,698/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Charlottesville, VA is $1,698 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Charlottesville rent prices are 5% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Charlottesville, you can expect to pay about $1,262 per month for a studio, $1,698 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,933 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,248 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,262/month
315 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,698/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,933/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,248/month
1,258 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,653/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,087/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,595/month
1,595 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,365/month
2,335 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,458/month
571 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,750/month
888 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,246/month
1,436 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,700/month
1,064 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,380/month
1,833 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,647/month
2,234 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charlottesville, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $25 less 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 January 2026
Above $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
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
36% 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 Fontana are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Charlottesville
$1,407/month
528 Sq Ft
Venable
$1,667/month
637 Sq Ft
Fontana
$1,683/month
773 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$1,774/month
756 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,860/month
738 Sq Ft
South Charlottesville
$1,861/month
761 Sq Ft
Parkside-Eagles Landing Condominiums
$1,964/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$1,975/month
766 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,111/month
658 Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,344/month
744 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlottesville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,344/month
744 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,111/month
658 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$1,975/month
766 Sq Ft
Parkside-Eagles Landing Condominiums
$1,964/month
1,029 Sq Ft
South Charlottesville
$1,861/month
761 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,860/month
738 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$1,774/month
756 Sq Ft
Fontana
$1,683/month
773 Sq Ft
Venable
$1,667/month
637 Sq Ft
West Charlottesville
$1,407/month
528 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
$1,861/month
761 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek Condominiums
$1,774/month
756 Sq Ft
Northeast Charlottesville
$1,975/month
766 Sq Ft
Venable
$1,667/month
637 Sq Ft
Martha Jefferson
$1,860/month
738 Sq Ft
West Charlottesville
$1,407/month
528 Sq Ft
10th & Page
$2,111/month
658 Sq Ft
Northerly
$2,344/month
744 Sq Ft
Fontana
$1,683/month
773 Sq Ft
Parkside-Eagles Landing Condominiums
$1,964/month
1,029 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 $1,698, you’ll want to make about $5,660 per month or $67,920 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 0.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charlottesville is 3.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,262 - $2,248. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 0.9% more for utilities, and 6.1% 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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Northerly

Charlottesville, VA

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One Bedroom
$1,368/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,780/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,992/month
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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