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Abingdon, VA

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Where outdoor recreation and historic charm reign supreme

Peaceful Scenic Historic Lush Charming Affordable

Located in southwestern Virginia in the Blue Ridge Highlands region, Abingdon is a tranquil small town known for its historic character and lush natural beauty. Modern-day Abingdon is located on the Great Road, a pathway used by pioneers traveling through the Blue Ridge Mountains to settle in the west. Today, residents come together in the town’s center along Lee Highway to enjoy an array of diverse eateries, quaint shops, and charming cafes. Perhaps inspired by the town’s exquisite natural beauty, Abingdon has an active arts scene. Abingdon has two art galleries where residents can take classes or buy local masterpieces. The landmark Barter Theatre hosts a variety of plays and musicals throughout the year while William King Museum showcases fine world art and contemporary regional creations.

Abingdon offers vast expanses of green space that lend the community an overall peaceful atmosphere. Residents delight in great recreational opportunities at Glenrochie Country Club, Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center, and Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail. Multiple national forests are also within easy driving distance of Abingdon. Immersed in the charm of a small town, you won’t want to leave Abingdon, but direct access to Interstate 81 affords many residents simple commutes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Abingdon, VA is $777 for one bedroom, $994 for two bedrooms, and $1,305 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Abingdon has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$777/month
621 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Watauga Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

557 Students

9
out of 10

Greendale Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

294 Students

9
out of 10

Abingdon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

423 Students

7
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

E.B. Stanley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

643 Students

7
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Abingdon High

Public

Grades 9-12

867 Students

5
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Channels State Forest

Airports

  • Tri-Cities

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.