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Jefferson Ridge is open for in-person tours. For those who are unable to tour our property in-person, we have 3D floor plans and upon request can arrange a virtual tour. Please contact us to let us know how we can best assist you. We are open 6 days a week for tours. 

Leases at Jefferson Ridge do not auto-renew. We hope that all of our residents stay with us for many years, so we will contact you several months in advance about plans to renew your lease.

Prior to the first day of your lease, you will need to pay rent and the utility fee for the first month, it will be pro-rated if applicable, as well as the pet fee (if applicable). Your security deposit is due at the time of lease signing.

You can pick up your keys beginning at 4 pm on the first day of your lease. We need adequate time to prepare your apartment for you. Keys can only be picked up during business hours, so please plan accordingly.

Any adult who will be occupying the apartment home must have their name on the lease and submit a separate application. In certain cases, a co-signer is also required. If you would like to add a roommate or other occupant  in the future, we will be happy to assist you in adding them to your […]

Once approved, we will draft a lease and forward it to you for review. After you review the drafted lease it needs to be signed and returned within 24 hours. It is not an official lease until both parties have signed and all applicable fees have been paid.

As part of our screening process, Jefferson Ridge uses a third-party qualifying software for background checks and credit screening. Income and landlord references are also taken into account.

There are several ways in which you can submit an application. The most popular and easiest way to apply is using the secure application form on our website, which is found here. You may also apply in person at our office or mail your application, if you would prefer. There is an application fee of […]

Charlottesville is a university-centric city, which means our leases generally follow a similar schedule as the University of Virginia. Because many people want to reserve their apartment with enough time to adequately prepare an out of town move, Jefferson Ridge uses a waiting list. For more information on how the waiting list works, please contact […]

No, however, we do offer multiple different one bedroom floor plans. We have also seen many of our tenants find successful roommate pairings through other means, so we encourage you to look into that if you prefer. If you would still prefer a lease by the room, University Apartments, our sister company, does offer that. […]