Ivy Garden Apartments

Great place for law students

Maintenance is great, the rent is affordable, and the apartment is very spacious.

Incredible value. Small flaws mostly having to do with it being an older property. Old shower/toilet, thin walls/ceiling etc.

Compared to other apartments available for a similar price in the area, this apartment is extremely outdated and overpriced for what it is. My kitchen and bathroom are old and kind of gross, with obvious signs of accumulated wear. The carpets are very old, and while they are cleaned before move-in, mine were never dried properly resulting in an apartment that smells damp and musty. The walls are thin, especially in the ceiling, I can often here exactly what my neighbors are up to or their conversations word for word. Be wary of living in a first floor apartment, because since the complex offers no tours you may end up in a basement apartment with absolutely no light. Also, the images on their website are of very few select models, not what an average apartment in this complex looks like (very outdated). Finally, my rent is being raised after this year (meaning I will not be renewing my lease) for absolutely no improvements to the apartment or complex as a whole.

There are plenty of other apartments available for $100-200 more a month, and while that can add up over a year, I would recommend doing research before signing a lease here. They are able to charge this much because you are able to walk to Darden and UVA Law, but do not be fooled, you are paying for the location and not the apartment.

Ivy is very convenient and cost effective for law and business students.

I like it a lot better than pav (which was same price w a random roomate). I get the whole apartment and a den. Closer to the gym, much larger, and quieter. I like it a lot more

Ivy is close to the law school, relatively affordable, and has a cozy feel. I love that the property has a lot of trees, and one of my joys is looking at the tree outside my bedroom window. Additionally, the style of the apartments make it feel more homey than a giant tall block of an apartment. Ivy buildings are only three floors, and the design looks like houses. Another advantage of Ivy is that the management is on-site and responsive, and they don't nickel and dime you.
Of course, no apartment is perfect. Some units in Ivy, including mine, have old and outdated finished. However, it is clean and adequate.

Groud apartment

Very convenient and good value

Ivy Garden's is a great complex for closeness to the law school and privacy, but amenities are limited.