Rent by ZIP code in Charlottesville
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22903 | Albemarle County | $2,370 | +9% |
| 22911 | Albemarle County | $2,280 | +5% |
| 22902 | Albemarle County | $2,066 | -5% |
| 22901 | Albemarle County | $1,727 | -21% |
Rent by bedroom count in Charlottesville
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Albemarle County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,279 | -10.0% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,442 | -10.0% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,642 | -10.0% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,997 | -10.0% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,458 | -10.0% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Charlottesville?
Typical rent across Albemarle County is $1,941 as of September 2026. That is about level with a year earlier and up 17.8% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Albemarle County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,671 | +12.0% |
| 2022 | $1,806 | +8.1% |
| 2023 | $1,848 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $1,979 | +7.1% |
| 2025 | $1,955 | -1.2% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,941 | -0.7% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Charlottesville rent questions
- What is the average rent in Charlottesville, VA?
- Typical asking rent in Charlottesville is $2,173 a month as of September 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,727 to $2,370.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Charlottesville?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Albemarle County is $1,642 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,442 and a three bedroom is $1,997. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Charlottesville?
- Rent is flat. Typical rent in Albemarle County is $1,941 as of September 2026, within half a percent of a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Charlottesville?
- ZIP 22901 has the lowest typical asking rent in Charlottesville at $1,727 a month, compared with $2,173 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Charlottesville?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Charlottesville rent of $2,173, that is about $6,519 a month, or $78,228 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Charlottesville sits in the Charlottesville, VA metro area.