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Farmville, VA

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The historic home of Longwood University

Suburban Affordable College Town Family-Friendly Historic

A charming college town in the suburbs of Virginia, Farmville is the proud home to Longwood University, giving this city a youthful vibe with a focus on educational growth. Public and private schools are available in the area, along with a selection of affordable apartments, houses, and condos. Farmville houses historic sites and landmarks like the Farmville Train Station, and the city’s downtown district is lined with historic storefronts with that give off a sense of small-town charm.

Local businesses are thriving in this supportive community. From cafes and diners to wineries and pizza shops, there’s plenty of cuisines to choose from. Charley’s Waterfront Café is a major attraction for locals because of its location on the Appomattox River. Nearby you’ll find a wine tasting cellar offering exquisite waterfront views, and a little further into Downtown you’ll come across the beloved Uptown Coffee Café, serving up local coffee, breakfast, and lunch!

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Farmville, VA is $649 for one bedroom, $1,428 for two bedrooms, and $1,402 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmville has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$649/month
536 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

35

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

Prince Edward Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

808 Students

4
out of 10

Prince Edward Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

544 Students

3
out of 10

Prince Edward Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

544 Students

3
out of 10

Prince Edward County High

Public

Grades 9-12

535 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • High Bridge Trail State Park
  • Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park

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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.