What's the average rent in Charlottesville, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Charlottesville, VA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Charlottesville, VA is $2,142 per month, which is 10% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,142

2.2%$47 increase month-over-month

2.8%$59 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

595

APARTMENTS

$1,750

HOUSES

$2,825

TOWNHOUSES

$2,300

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Charlottesville, VA at $1,750 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,825 per month. Townhomes average $2,300 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,675
2 Bedrooms	$1,875
3 Bedrooms	$2,450
4 Bedrooms	$3,195
All	$2,142

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Charlottesville, VA is $1,675 per month, followed by $1,875 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,450 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,195 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$2,050
3 Bedrooms	$2,395
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Charlottesville, VA is $1,250 per month, followed by $2,050 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,395 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	$1,755
3 Bedrooms	$2,142
4 Bedrooms	$3,200
All	$1,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Charlottesville, VA is $1,700 per month, followed by $1,755 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,142 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,195
3 Bedrooms	$2,800
4 Bedrooms	$3,295
All	$2,825

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Charlottesville, VA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,195 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,295 for a 4 bedroom house.