University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA

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University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

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Beauty, mystery, history … welcome to UVA

Historic Landmark Top-Ranking Public Walkable Bike-Friendly Sports

The University of Virginia campus is as beautiful as it is mysterious. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the architecture is impressive, from its serpentine walls to the Rotunda (a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Stroll across The Lawn (also a National Historic Landmark) and you might just feel the mystery of the campus surround you … from its secret societies to its legends to its ghosts (it is reportedly one of the country's most-haunted universities), UVA's long history is everywhere.

Beauty and mystery aside, UVA is considered one of the top public universities in the country, ranked as "Very High Research" by the Carnegie Foundation. Its original board included then-President James Monroe, Jefferson, and James Madison. The UVA campus is the only college campus considered a World Heritage Site. The campus covers 1,682 acres in Charlottesville, Virginia. This impressive university is also a force in college sports, having the most NCAA Championships in the Atlantic Coast Conference. You can cheer on the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium (football), John Paul Jones Arena (basketball), and Davenport Field (baseball).

UVA is blocks from Downtown Charlottesville (just follow University Avenue to Main Street), which makes it easy to find a rental near UVA that is within walking distance to both. Of course, you can always hop the Charlottesville Area Transit trolley on days you don't feel like walking or biking to campus. Other great neighborhoods to consider include 10th & Page, Venable, Lewis Mountain, North Downtown, Huntington Village, and Poplar Glen. Sports fans should look on the southeastern side of campus, closer to Scott Stadium. Look between Stadium Road and Jefferson Park Avenue or in the neighborhoods of Nobhill and Fry's Spring.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Charlottesville, VA is $1,594 for a studio, $1,634 for one bedroom, $1,907 for two bedrooms, and $2,240 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charlottesville has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 513 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,594/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 732 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,634/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,038 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,907/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,279 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,240/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

20

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Meriwether Lewis Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

343 Students

8
out of 10

Venable Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

306 Students

8
out of 10

Virginia L Murray Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

282 Students

8
out of 10

Hollymead Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

352 Students

7
out of 10

Baker-Butler Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

740 Students

6
out of 10

Lakeside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

513 Students

6
out of 10

Jackson P Burley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

586 Students

4
out of 10

Leslie H Walton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

339 Students

4
out of 10

Buford Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

581 Students

3
out of 10

Jack Jouett Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

631 Students

2
out of 10

Albemarle High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,987 Students

4
out of 10

Charlottesville High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,359 Students

4
out of 10

Monticello High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,229 Students

4
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Charlottesville Hosp. Ep.

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Leander McCormick Observatory
  • Rivanna Conservation Society
  • Virginia Discovery Museum
  • Ivy Creek Natural Area
  • Monticello

Airports

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle

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