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8005 Russell Rd,
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Rental Market Trends in Charlottesville, VA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Charlottesville, VA is $1,737/month.
Rent in Charlottesville is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,737/month
Average Rent
729 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.2%
Change / Year
1,930
Available Apartments
Charlottesville rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Charlottesville average $1,360 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Charlottesville average $1,737 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Charlottesville average $1,960 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Charlottesville average $2,602 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Charlottesville, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Charlottesville, VA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
21%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
36%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
37%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville?
Based on current rent prices, Lewis Mountain, Downtown Charlottesville and Venable are the most affordable neighborhoods in Charlottesville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Charlottesville?
Based on current rent prices, Jefferson Park Avenue, Northeast Charlottesville and West Charlottesville 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 Northeast Charlottesville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charlottesville, VA?
Because the average rent in Charlottesville is $1,737, you’ll want to make about $5,790 per month or $69,480 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 0.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Charlottesville is 3.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,360 - $2,602. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 2.5% more for utilities, and 6.3% 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.
View the Charlottesville Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
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$1,021/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,829/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,070/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Charlottesville?
The average rent in Charlottesville is $1,737 per month, which is 4.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Charlottesville?
The average rent for a house in Charlottesville, VA is $2,598 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Charlottesville?
The average rent for a townhome in Charlottesville, VA is $1,834 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Charlottesville?
The average rent for a condo in Charlottesville, VA is $1,668 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Charlottesville?
Rents in Charlottesville, VA are increasing, with prices up 1.2% year-over-year and $21 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Charlottesville?
In Charlottesville, VA, 37% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.