Fishersville, VA

21 Apartments for Rent

Like to drink wine? Fishersville might be just the place for you! The town is home to the Barren Ridge Vineyards, which won Best in Show at the 2009 Virginia State Fair. No more need to travel to Napa!

Fishersville, Virginia, is a small, Southern town just outside of the bigger city of Waynesboro. The town is home to only about 7,500 people, so it's a great way to experience the benefits of small-town, country living with easy access to bigger city amenities nearby. Fishersville does have an excellent vineyard in it, and people visit from all over the state to taste Barren Ridge Wines. However, there's more to the city than just drinking! The town is home to some historic sites, like the Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, which has been in operation since the mid-1700s, as well as lots of lovely suburban homes. Choose Fisherville because it's quiet and historic, and enjoy its easy access to Waynesboro. There, you can enjoy beautiful natural sites like Rockfish Gap or historic spots like the Plumb House.

Moving to Fishersville

Fishersville is a great place to live, not only because it's quiet and residential, but also it has a great range of housing in a sweep of different prices. Not only does it have breathtaking vistas, you can find rent on any budget! Now that's living close to the land. Most of the properties tend to congregate along either Long Meadow Road, Barren Ridge Road, or Jefferson Highway. Interstate Highway 64 does run through town, but to get a true feel for the place, you'll want to scoot a bit back from the roar of the freeway. The quiet of the countryside awaits.

Renting

Finding places to rent in Fishersville should not prove too terribly difficult. Most of the housing stock is in homes, with fewer apartments and condos for rent than in neighboring Waynesboro or Charlottesville. Even though it's a small town and people still do business on a handshake, you'll need to line up all the important details to ensure you'll be a good tenant. First off, print out a credit report. You can find one of these online fairly cheaply, if not free. Last year's tax return will also be crucial to show that you can actually make the money to pay the rent. Landlords appreciate the rent being on time but, more than anything, they want to make sure they get it, period!

References from past landlords will a critical aspect of this process. A short list of past landlords, with their names and/or email addresses, will certainly put your new landlord's mind at ease, provided your past landlords will give you a good reference!

Fishersville Neighborhoods

Sandwiched as it is between Charlottesville and Waynesboro, Fishersville's housing market is splayed out mostly along its main thoroughfares. There are definite neighborhoods in town, even though it's a small place, so before you move, you'll want to check out more about what each individual area has to offer.

Northern Fishersville: The northern part of Fishersville has a great host of amenities. Sports lovers will find themselves right at home, as the area is the location of the Augusta County Recreation Center. Play a game of ball, or congregate with your neighbors! Northern Fishersville feels like a friendly small town, so it's a good spot to be if you have a family or want to make friends with your neighbors.

Southern Fishersville: Southern Fishersville is adjacent to Waynesboro, so choose to live there if you want to be closer to a bit more activity and excitement. The area is home to lots of restaurants and stores, including Scotto's, a local Italian favorite.

Living in Fishersville

Fishersville is undoubtedly an outdoor paradise -- and as anywhere, the natural surroundings of a person's hometown can certainly inform one's experience of the area. With such rich, fertile Shenandoah farmland, numerous folks have tried their hand at vineyards, and all the better for the rest of us! In vino veritas indeed! As mentioned above, one of the most renowned vineyards to enjoy in the area is Barren Ridge, a former apple orchard which now produces award-winning wines.Tastings and tours are available. You'll be a Virginian in Fishersville, but you might feel like a Parisian; you can pick up some local, award-winning wine, head out for a picnic in Shenandoah National Park, maybe head down to nearby Charlottesville to catch one of the many up and coming musicians playing their trade (Dave Matthews got his start in Charlottesville!). If you like spending time outside and being active, there are numerous that valleys surround Fishersville. You can take a hike down one of them-- or spend time in nearby Shenandoah Lake Recreation Area.

In terms of community, Fishersville is a small town and people there are known for being friendly and welcoming to neighbors. The Augusta County Recreation Center is a community gathering spot where people meet their neighbors and get to know one another.

The friendly people of Fishersville do enjoy the outdoors and the community, but they also enjoy the history of the area. One of the oldest spots in town is the Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, which the 2nd oldest church in the region, with its origin beginning in 1740! Now that's some deep history, and it seeps right through the place. The Greek revival architecture will inspire you to find a plot of land create your own Virginia estate -- A Monticello for the 21st century! If you are planning to recreate a historic home in town, you can track down all your country living needs at the Andre Farm and Nursery, where trees and flowers to outfit any garden or yard. You can also check out nearby historic sites, like the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum, which is just minutes away in nearby Staunton, or the Michie Tavern is just a short half hour drive away. Visit the Michie Tavern to see historic reenactors and learn about the colonial era and hospitality during the beginning years of America.

Whether you're interested in the area's past, or intent on taking advantage of everything your hometown has to offer you today, you'll love it in Fishersville!