Charlottesville, VA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,021
1-year change
+7.6%
$143/mo
5-year change
+30.1%
$467/mo
10-year change
+63.4%
$784/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Charlottesville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,176/mo0.0%
2016$1,220/mo+3.7%+3.7%
2017$1,278/mo+4.8%+8.7%
2018$1,336/mo+4.5%+13.6%
2019$1,404/mo+5.1%+19.4%
2020$1,448/mo+3.1%+23.1%
2021$1,513/mo+4.5%+28.7%
2022$1,682/mo+11.2%+43.0%
2023$1,797/mo+6.8%+52.8%
2024$1,890/mo+5.2%+60.7%
2025$1,863/mo-1.4%+58.4%
2026$2,011/mo+7.9%+71.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Charlottesville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Charlottesville, VA was $1,155 in 2015-01 and is $2,021 as of 2026-06 — a change of $866 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 +30.1% ($467 per month). The current median is $2,021.

What has rent in Charlottesville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Charlottesville, VA has changed +63.4% ($784 per month). It is now $2,021.

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

Year over year, median rent in Charlottesville, VA has increased +7.6% ($143/mo). Current median: $2,021.

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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.