Radford University

Radford, VA

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Radford University - Radford, VA

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Aim high … be a Highlander

Public Small Campus Urban Top-Ranking Outdoor Activities Mountains River

One of the South's top-ranking universities, Radford University provides a variety of well-recognized academic programs. Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains along a bend in the New River, RU is a public university situated on 204 acres. With over 67 degree programs, 22 master's programs, and three doctoral programs, RU offers smaller class sizes with a student-faculty ratio of 17 to one. The Radford Highlanders participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Big South Conference. The Highlanders have 16 varsity teams that include basketball, baseball, and soccer.

Being so close to the river and mountains, students enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, swimming, bicycling, kayaking, and fishing. RU is close to downtown Radford's wide variety of shops and restaurants. The Glencoe Museum, a Victorian house built in 1870, is also located nearby. RU is located near the intersection of East Main Street and Tyler Avenue. For those who want to take public transportation, several bus stops are located along Tyler Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Radford, VA is $507 for a studio, $616 for one bedroom, $827 for two bedrooms, and $1,055 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Radford has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 403 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $507/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 537 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $616/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 783 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $827/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,178 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,055/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

36

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

Belle Heth Elementary

Public

Grades 3-6

492 Students

6
out of 10

Indian Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

123 Students

6
out of 10

Belview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

293 Students

5
out of 10

McHarg Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

404 Students

Rating Unavailable

Indian Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

123 Students

6
out of 10

John N. Dalton Intermediate School

Public

Grades 7-8

235 Students

5
out of 10

Radford High

Public

Grades 9-12

504 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Radford University Planetarium
  • Claytor Lake State Park
  • Virginia Tech Geosciences Museum
  • Hahn Horticulture Garden

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)

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