Rivers Edge
1 New River Dr,
Radford, VA 24141
$410 - $625 | 2-5 Beds
Radford University
Radford, VA
Radford University - Radford, VA
Area Guide
Aim high … be a Highlander
Public
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Small Campus
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Urban
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Top-Ranking
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Outdoor Activities
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Mountains
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River
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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 April 2025, the average apartment rent in Radford, VA is $507 for a studio, $618 for one bedroom, $829 for two bedrooms, and $1,055 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Radford has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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403 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$507/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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537 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$618/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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783 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$829/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,178 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$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
Public
Grades 3-6
492 Students
6
Public
Grades K-7
123 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
293 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-2
404 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades K-7
123 Students
6
John N. Dalton Intermediate School
Public
Grades 7-8
235 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
504 Students
6
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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