$ 983 per bedroom
Sq Ft: 2569

Lease: 12 Months
Lease Begins: Aug 2026

Location: Rugby Road/The Corner

Not Allowed:  Smoking

Built in 1850, The McKennie House is a distinctive clapboard-sided residence full of historic charm and character. Leased as a single-family home, this one-of-a-kind property offers a rare opportunity to live in a beautifully preserved piece of Charlottesville history.

Nestled on scenic Wertland Street, the home is just a short walk from the Corner, Central Grounds, and the UVA Medical Center. Off-street parking is included, and the gracious residential setting makes it an ideal choice for those seeking privacy, space, and timeless appeal in a prime location.

All apartments are leased by the full apartment and not by the individual bedroom.

This is a classic 6-bedroom home parts of which date back almost 200 years. The 1st floor features a spacious living room, a den, a newly renovated bath and two spacious bedrooms. At the rear of the house is a large modern kitchen with a dishwasher, two refrigerators, a separate, bay windowed dining area which opens onto a nice outdoor patio and a laundry area with a washer and dryer. Also located off the kitchen is a laundry area with a washer & dryer. The second level features four additional bedrooms, three with hardwood floors, and one with carpeting, and an additional fully updated bathroom.

A $175 monthly utility fee will be charged for fiber optic internet and trash collection. Resident is responsible for electricity, gas, water/sewer, and cable (if desired).

A $1,500 security deposit is due within 30 days of signing. A $1,500 non-refundable restoration fee will be due upon the lease start date.

Maximum occupancy is twelve residents.

All apartments are leased by the full apartment and not by the individual bedroom.

 

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