The Bennett
8005 Russell Rd,
Charlottesville, VA 22903
$1,873 - $3,866 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Charlottesville, VA
What is the average rent in Charlottesville, VA?
$1,755/month
Average Rent
732 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Charlottesville, VA is $1,755 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Charlottesville rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Charlottesville, you can expect to pay about $1,322 per month for a studio, $1,755 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,988 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,411 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Charlottesville, VA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $6 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Charlottesville, VA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
23%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
38%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
34%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville?
Based on current rent prices, Lewis Mountain, Georgetown Green and Park Plaza are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlottesville?
Based on current rent prices, Starr Hill, Northerly and 10th & Page are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlottesville.
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Which Charlottesville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Charlottesville with the most apartments available are South Charlottesville, West Charlottesville and Turtle Creek Condominiums .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charlottesville, VA?
Because the average rent in Charlottesville is $1,755, you’ll want to make about $5,850 per month or $70,200 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 $1,322 - $2,411. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 0.6% more for utilities, and 5.6% less for transportation.
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.
Studio
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$1,998/month
One Bedroom
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$2,464/month
Two Bedroom
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$4,012/month
Three Bedroom
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$5,408/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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.