Average Rent in Charlottesville, VA

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Current Versus Historical Charlottesville, VA Rents

Charlottesville rentals average $1,299 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $583 (34.01%) year-over-year from $1,713 to $2,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $66 (-4.84%) year-over-year from $1,365 to $1,299. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $61 (3.45%) year-over-year from $1,764 to $1,825. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (3.34%) year-over-year from $2,492 to $2,575. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $405 (15.03%) year-over-year from $2,695 to $3,100. 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 22.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.49	$1,299	$1,365 (-4.84%)	$1,404 (-7.49%)
2 BR	$23.43	$1,825	$1,764 (3.45%)	$1,574 (15.93%)
3 BR	$19.41	$2,575	$2,492 (3.34%)	$1,952 (31.94%)
4+ BR	$17.04	$3,100	$2,695 (15.03%)	$2,824 (9.77%)

Historical Rents in Charlottesville, VA

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Top Cities Near Charlottesville

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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 $2,020. That's roughly around $21 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 $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,040, Albemarle, VA is the most expensive county by Charlottesville, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charlottesville, VA is 14.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charlottesville, VA is 1.39% 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	N/A	$1,299	$1,800	$2,000
Albemarle, VA	N/A	$1,673	$1,750	$2,040

Top Zipcodes Near Charlottesville

There is one zipcode in or near Charlottesville, VA. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,698. 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 $1,698 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,698 per month is 22901, Albemarle County, VA.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Charlottesville, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22901, Albemarle County, VA	N/A	$1,400	$1,550	$1,698

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 $2,000. 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 one bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,299 and an average price per square feet of $25.49. There are a total of 9 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $23.43. There are a total of 20 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 0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Charlottesville, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Charlottesville, VA is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.