Warrenton, VA

40 Apartments for Rent

Have you ever seen the film 'Cool Runnings'? Well, it follows the exploits of the first Jamaican bobsleigh team, competing at the Winter Olympics in 1988 in a true fish-out-of-water story. That team was co-founded by George B. Fitch, the current mayor of Warrenton!

The town of Warrenton is found in Fauquier County, Virginia, which is listed as the eighth-highest income county in the whole of the U.S. Consequently, house prices and rental prices are relatively high for a small town without close ties to any major U.S. city. Nearby, you'll find the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Airlie Conference Center is on the town's northeastern boundary. The climate is designated as humid subtropical, meaning that the city sees hot summers and mild to cool winters. Housing is split 2:1 between homeowners and renters, with about 25% of the market made up by high rises with rental apartments. There are also plenty of larger detached houses for those moving with their family.

Moving to Warrenton

With nearly 4,000 properties in the town and with a vacancy rate of over 7.5%, housing isn't ultra competitive in Warrenton. However, do brace yourself for fairly steep rental prices for the region. If you work in nearby Washington, you may find higher paying work to offset some of the costs, and many do commute to the major urban areas to the east to earn their bread. Time your move right--ideally during the 'low' rental season of winter--and you might also find the search for apartments for rent slightly easier. Just make sure that you have a suitable deposit to put down to secure the property you like the most, and get your references, credit reports, pay stubs and so on ready to go so you can sign on the dotted line as soon as possible.

Neighborhoods in Warrenton

When you move to a new town or city, you're going to have to think about which neighborhood will suit you best before doing anything else. It's no good finding a great property if the neighborhood isn't to your tastes, so know where to look first of all.

Town Center: Dotted with small ponds and parks, there are lots of schools here, with Fauquier High School right in the middle. There's also a Walmart in the south for your weekly grocery run.

Cliff Mills / Conde: Real estate here is characterized by big detached homes, so naturally prices for rental houses are high. Covered in greenery, it's open and spacious and great for walking, running, cycling or whatever else you like to get up to outdoors. It's also home to Fox Acres Airport, a small airfield in the center.

Airlie: Home to Airlie Lake, Airlie Airport and Warrenton Reservoir, Airlie stretches off from the top of Warrenton's town center. You'll find the odd apt for rent in the south, where there are a few apartment blocks, but primarily there are townhouses and detached housing in the rural north. Off the town center, you'll find the Warrenton Village Center and Oak Springs Plaza shopping center.

Living in Warrenton

Many people in Warrenton commute to the major urban centers to the east and tend to travel by car to get there, with Lee Highway taking them straight to Washington. Bus routes in and around the town are also good, with several routes out toward the rural neighborhoods stretching away from the city center. Nightlife is fairly small and quiet, although there are a few good places in the center of town, such as Red Zone Bar and Grill and Molly's Irish Pub if you're after a rowdy drink!