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Ashland, VA

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Enjoy the convenience of living in the Center of the Universe

Suburban Historic Charming Quaint Welcoming Convenient Affordable Family-Friendly Laidback

Affectionately referred to as “the Center of the Universe” by locals, Ashland is notable for its central location in Virginia and along the Atlantic Coast. Ashland is a Virginia Main Street Community, offering residents a heaping dose of small-town charm on the cusp of vibrant city life in nearby Richmond and Washington, DC.

Also known as “Train Town,” Ashland is home to a historic, fully operating train station that doubles as the town’s visitor center. Ashland’s rich past is on display at the Ashland Museum, where guests can explore exhibits, attend events, and take walking tours.

Local art galleries, coffeehouses, restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues balance a range of popular national chains in Ashland, mixing modern convenience with small-town distinction. Destinations like Virginia Beach, Jamestown, Kings Dominion, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and New York City are also just a day trip away from Ashland. Quick access to I-95 and Amtrak makes getting around from Ashland simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ashland, VA is $1,572 for one bedroom, $1,784 for two bedrooms, and $2,133 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has increased by 11.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,572/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$2,620/month
1,913 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

43

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

Elmont Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

395 Students

6
out of 10

John M. Gandy Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

322 Students

4
out of 10

Henry Clay Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

361 Students

Rating Unavailable

Soar Academy

Public

Rating Unavailable

Liberty Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

911 Students

6
out of 10

Soar Academy

Public

Rating Unavailable

Patrick Henry High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,323 Students

4
out of 10

Soar Academy

Public

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Keeble Observatory
  • Meadow Farm Museum
  • Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Richmond International

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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.