129 Observatory Avenue | Charlottesville, VA 22903

Available For A July 17, 2025 Lease Start - This student-friendly 5 bedroom, 2 bath JPA area home is available for the 2025-2026 academic year and offers a prime location, walkable to local restaurants, a coffee shop, Scott Stadium, UVA Aquatic & Fitness Center, and more! Just minutes from the University of Virginia Grounds and Medical Center, the 250 bypass, and I-64.

The 1,403 sqft home features 1920's charm mixed with updated spaces, hardwood and vinyl flooring throughout, an unfinished basement, a fenced yard with a rear brick patio, plus multiple off-street parking spaces available (tandem-style).

The main level of the home features a cozy living room with a gas fireplace, a kitchen equipped with a gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher, as well as a laundry area with a full-size washer and dryer. This level also includes two bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms, a smaller fifth bedroom, and a hall bath. The home is equipped with central air conditioning and gas heating.

Rent includes: Lawn care. Occupancy is limited to no more than 4 unrelated individuals.

This property is within the following school district:

* Venable Elementary
* Walker and Buford Middle
* Charlottesville High

No smoking or pets are allowed at the property. Upon lease signing there is a security deposit of $3,450 due. First month's rent of $3,450 (unless otherwise prorated) is due prior to the lease start date.

Available July 17th, 2025

2025-2026 Academic Year

$3,450 per month

5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

1,403 Finished Sqft

Rent includes: lawn care

 

RENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A pre-recorded video tour is available for viewing. An in-person tour is available once we receive your application(s) and once you are approved. All adults living in the home will need to meet our tenant requirements and submit individual rental applications for approval. There is a non-refundable $55 application fee, per person.

We do ask for the following requirements from all of our tenants:

  1. credit score of at least 640 (no accounts in collections)

  2. verifiable employment and/ or the combined income of lease holders must be 3x the monthly rental amount

  3. positive landlord references (no prior negative tenant/landlord history, example: eviction or court cases with landlord)

* All applicants are subject to a state and federal criminal background check.