Ashburn Apartments and Rentals

Located a quick 30 miles from the nation's capitol, Ashburn is a small city that offers its residents a stunning natural backdrop as their backyard. With many growing companies headquartered here, job opportunities in the area are prevalent. And with educational opportunities abound, Ashburn apartments for rent can offer something to renters of all demographics.

Originally known by the name of Farmwell, the village of Ashburn consisted mainly of landowner George Lee's large 1,000-acre-plus plantation. The family continued to own the land until the mid 1800s, when George III granted the Loudon & Hampshire Railroad the right to built its railway through the plantation.

While the introduction of the railway provided some mode of growth for the area, the Civil War prompted a mini-depression throughout the region. However, the city grew to be one of the largest commercial centers for Loudon County in the late 1800s and early 1900s, with many residents of the city coming to Ashburn during the summer months for a quiet retreat. Today, the city remains a well-developed area, making its mark as a large contributor in the high-tech industries.

Ashburn is home to two of the nation's finest universities, giving local residents great opportunities to further their education. The George Washington University's Virginia Science and Technology Campus is located in Ashburn, providing individuals an opportunity to earn degrees in fields that include health sciences, engineering and nursing. The school is home to some of the best facilities and research opportunities in the country.

Strayer University's Ashburn campus provides students with associate, bachelor's and even master's opportunities in a variety of disciplines. The university is known for offering convenient degree programs for working adults. With both universities working off of dynamic educational models, it may be best for students to secure their Ashburn apartments well ahead of the beginning of the school year. 

Located at the heart of the Dulles Technology Corridor, Ashburn is the headquarters of several high-tech companies. Verizon, one of the Washington, D.C., metro area's largest employers, has one of its largest offices located in Ashburn.

Rental prices in Ashburn are high, yet with such convenient access to Washington, D.C., and such beautiful natural scenery, most residents don't mind paying a little extra. Median rental prices are around $1,800, compared with the state average of around $1,500 per month.

Home of Redskins Park, the Washington Redskins year-round headquarters, Ashburn is the perfect place for football fans to catch their favorite players in training.

While football season is highly anticipated in the fall, residents of Ashburn also look forward to the Fall Festival. With carnival type rides and fun games, the Ashburn Fall Festival is sure to please.

Residents who like to take advantage of their natural surroundings often do so at Washington & Old Dominion Regional Park. Hailed as the "skinniest park in Virginia," W&OD is also one of the longest, providing residents and visitors with miles of rugged trails that are perfect to explore via bike, foot or horseback.

Residents who prefer the green to the woods can take work on their swing at the Brambleton Golf Course. Built atop land that was once farming fields, this terrain is nothing short of a challenge. The Belmont Country Club provides residents and visitors with yet another spot to play a round, and additionally provides tennis and swimming facilities that guests of all ages are sure to enjoy.

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