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230 Court Square B102, Charlottesville, VA 22902
KRS Property Management is a Charlottesville company managing residential units and commercial property in Central Virginia, with tenant screening, marketing, leasing, inspections, maintenance, rent collection and lease-only service.
In their words: “We specialize in property management services for residential properties, as well as in services for investment property owners in real estate management, leasing, contract administration and accounting.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a knowledgeable, proactive agent and a smooth process for first-time landlords.
408 E Market St Ste 208A, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Real Property Management Presidential is a Charlottesville office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes in Crozet, Afton, Palmyra, Scottsville, Ruckersville, Farmville and nearby areas.
In their words: “Getting properties rented efficiently is pivotal to our success and happy client owners; we must generate as many qualified leads as possible.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention polite, honest staff, quick service and a knowledgeable manager, with one landlord reporting a poor experience.
1135 Rose Hill Dr Ste 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Marigold Residential Management is a family-owned Charlottesville company managing residential homes in Albemarle County, Crozet, Scottsville, Ruckersville, Barboursville and Fluvanna County, with leasing, lease administration, maintenance, tenant relations and financial management.
In their words: “We offer in-person introductions to discuss everything you need to know about becoming a landlord.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick responses, attention to detail and helpful support for tenants and long-distance landlords.
1720-2 Allied St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
The Bear Henry Company is a Charlottesville property management firm handling residential and commercial property and common interest community management.
215 5th St SW Apt 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Braden Property Management, established in 2012, manages single-family homes, apartments and short-term rentals in Charlottesville neighborhoods such as Belmont, Old Trail and Dunlora Forest, with leasing, sales and maintenance.
In their words: “Our business has thrived on forming long-term relationships with property owners.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention efficient staff, quick responses and a smooth application and move-in process.
Serves the Charlottesville area · no public office address, so no map pin
Carratt Property Management is a property management company serving the Charlottesville area, managing rental houses for local and out-of-state owners.
Serves the Charlottesville area · no public office address, so no map pin
Environ LLC Properties, Consulting is listed as a property and consulting business serving the Charlottesville area, for owners seeking local property help.
818 E Jefferson St Ste 103, Charlottesville, VA 22902
The Building Management Company is a Charlottesville property manager handling apartments and apartment complexes in Charlottesville and nearby areas such as Lexington.
The Caton Companies, serving Central Virginia since 1972 from Charlottesville, manage apartments and manufactured housing communities in Virginia and North Carolina and also provide asset management, development, construction and leasing.
Management Services began managing student apartments near U.Va. in 1972 and now manages apartments, single-family homes, office buildings, retail centers and industrial property in Charlottesville, central Virginia and North Carolina, plus association management and brokerage.
In their words: “We now manage a wide variety of multi-family and single family homes and communities, as well as commercial buildings and developments, in Virginia and North Carolina.”
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Charlottesville market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month. Zillow has no figure for Charlottesville itself, so these are Charlottesville city figures.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Charlottesville city figure. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months: +$72 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Charlottesville city figure. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Charlottesville city figure. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, March and April, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Charlottesville city figure. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, Charlottesville city figure. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | $2,028 | +3.6% | 4 |
| Warrenton | $2,237 | 15 | |
| Glen Allen | $2,022 | +1.8% | 5 |
| Lakeside | $2,333 | 3 | |
| Forest | $1,574 | +1.7% | 4 |
| Front Royal | $1,944 | +1.6% | 4 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Charlottesville, VA MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 10 property management companies in Charlottesville, Charlottesville city. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Hollymead and Rio, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow has no rent figure for Charlottesville itself. Zillow's typical asking rent in Charlottesville city as a whole is $2,140 (September 2026); +3.5% over the past year and +32.8% over five years. About 55.8% of homes in Charlottesville are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 10 property management companies in Charlottesville, VA: 8 with an office in the city and 2 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Charlottesville city (Zillow has no figure for Charlottesville itself) was $2,140 a month in September 2026, +3.5% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, March and April. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.
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