Ivy Garden Apartments

Ivy apartments are generally more spacious than others closer to the law school. There is more space in the complex, too. I have only had one maintenance issued and it was addressed quickly. I have an upgraded unit so the appliances and finishes are new, which is a plus. Before picking an Ivy apartment I would try to see where it is within the complex and if it is upgraded. There is some variability within the complex. I would say I am more satisfied with my housing situation, as are my classmates living in Ivy, than classmates living in other complexes close to the law school.

Ivy is cheap, clean, within walking distance to the school and to many classmates. I didn't live here 1L partly to help me focus on school, but am very glad I moved here 2L.
Its not incredibly nice, but its certainly nice/large enough and has all the other plus factors.

Ivy Garden feels more like a home than apartments at Pav and is much cheaper. If possible, I would recommend applying for an apartment early so you can live on the North side closer to the school if you plan to walk to school.

Overall, Ivy is a nice place to live. The apartments are a good size, and any maintenance requests are responded to quickly (usually the same day). Even though the apartments may not be the most updated, they are good quality for the rent.

They have been great. The neighborhood is quiet, the walk isn't too far, and they are very responsive to maintenance requests.

Spacious apartment complex with lots of greenery. Lots of parking. Exterior entrances increases privacy as compared to options such as the Pavilion. Close to North Grounds gym and the law school.

Definitely the best option if you're attending UVA Law or Darden and want to be able to walk to school. Sizeable apartments with good storage space (although technically you're not allowed to use the utility closets as storage which leaves you with only a small coat closet, but I've been using them anyway and nobody has cared so far). The buildings are fairly old, and the wall-to-wall carpet is pretty nasty, but that's probably my biggest complaint. Parking is free, plentiful, and never checked, so visitors should generally be able to find a spot. Walls are fairly thin, but not awful. Kitchens are pretty small compared to the living room, but I don't cook much so it's fine. No microwave included. Management is responsive to service requests; someone usually shows up within a day or so. Technically no pets are allowed, but this is not enforced at all. As long as you pay and aren't disrupting your neighbors, management pretty much leaves you alone. The pool hours are very limited; the pool season overlaps by maybe 3 weeks for students not here during the summer. Packages are generally left either outside your door or by the mailbox at the entrance to your building (usually comprised of 3 floors of 4 units each). Higher-numbered units (140s) are generally closer to the schools. Not easily walkable to groceries/restaurants/etc.; it's a ~25 min walk over to Barracks. Great community; the vast majority of residents are law or Darden students, and I have several law school friends who moved here from the Pavilion after 1L because it's more space for less money. Our rent went up $50 from last year.

You get what you pay for at Ivy. I lived in a different spot, Arlington Park Townhomes, my first year (I'm a 2L), and it was a nightmare. Ivy is fantastic compared to that place, even though they are managed by the same company, Thalhimer.

Is this the nicest place I've ever lived? No. But my half of the rent is $750 to get my own bedroom and bathroom. Overall, not much to complain about. The complex is older, but I spend most of my time at school anyways. Ivy Garden is no frills, and I'm fine with that.

It’s a great apartment. But the utilities add up. Lot less included then I thought. All together add about $150 to your rent for utilities