Charlottesville, VA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,029
1-year change
+1.3%
$26/mo
5-year change
+25.1%
$407/mo
10-year change
+62.3%
$779/mo

Monthly rent trend

Loading…

Year-by-year rent in Charlottesville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,186/mo—0.0%
2016$1,230/mo+3.7%+3.7%
2017$1,287/mo+4.6%+8.5%
2018$1,347/mo+4.7%+13.6%
2019$1,415/mo+5.0%+19.3%
2020$1,460/mo+3.2%+23.1%
2021$1,525/mo+4.5%+28.6%
2022$1,696/mo+11.2%+43.0%
2023$1,810/mo+6.7%+52.6%
2024$1,904/mo+5.2%+60.5%
2025$1,977/mo+3.8%+66.7%
2026$2,021/mo+2.2%+70.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Charlottesville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Charlottesville, VA was $1,165 in 2015-01 and is $2,029 as of 2026-09 — a change of $864 per month over 11 years.

How much has Charlottesville rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Charlottesville, VA has changed +25.1% ($407 per month). The current median is $2,029.

What has rent in Charlottesville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Charlottesville, VA has changed +62.3% ($779 per month). It is now $2,029.

Is rent in Charlottesville going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Charlottesville, VA has increased +1.3% ($26/mo). Current median: $2,029.

See full rent data for Charlottesville, VA →
Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.