Average Rent in Charlottesville, VA

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Current Versus Historical Charlottesville, VA Rents

Charlottesville rentals average $1,873 for a studio rental to $3,475 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,995, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $278 (17.40%) year-over-year from $1,595 to $1,873. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $335 (23.67%) year-over-year from $1,415 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $248 (14.16%) year-over-year from $1,748 to $1,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $864 (29.95%) year-over-year from $2,886 to $3,750. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 7.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$20.29	$1,873	$1,595 (17.40%)	$1,115 (67.94%)
1 BR	$33.28	$1,750	$1,415 (23.67%)	$1,319 (32.66%)
2 BR	$24.10	$1,995	$1,748 (14.16%)	$1,583 (26.07%)
3 BR	$19.32	$2,500	$2,500 (0.00%)	$2,052 (21.85%)
4+ BR	$16.79	$3,750	$2,886 (29.95%)	$2,807 (33.61%)

Historical Rents in Charlottesville, VA

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlottesville

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Top Counties Near Charlottesville

There are a total of 2 counties located by Charlottesville, VA. Some of these counties include Charlottesville, VA and Albemarle, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,048. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Charlottesville, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Albemarle, VA is the most expensive county by Charlottesville, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Charlottesville, VA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charlottesville, VA is 2.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charlottesville, VA is 1.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Charlottesville, VA	$1,873	$1,688	$1,995	$1,995
Albemarle, VA	$1,873	$1,773	$1,920	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Charlottesville

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Charlottesville, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,935. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 22901, Albemarle County, VA at $1,775 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,095 per month is 22903, Albemarle County, VA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Charlottesville, VA is $1,744 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,828 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Charlottesville, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22903, Albemarle County, VA	N/A	$1,825	$2,030	$2,095
22901, Albemarle County, VA	N/A	$1,663	$1,625	$1,775

Frequently Asked Questions - Charlottesville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Charlottesville, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Charlottesville, VA apartments for rent is approximately $1,995. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Charlottesville, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Charlottesville, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,873 and an average price per square feet of $20.29. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Charlottesville.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,688 and an average price per square feet of $33.28. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charlottesville.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $24.10. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charlottesville.

How have rent prices in Charlottesville, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Charlottesville, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Charlottesville, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Charlottesville, VA is around $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.