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Highlights

  • Several golf courses
  • Beautiful views
  • Peaceful country

Location

1705 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508, USA|Suncrest
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Property Overview

Independence Hill is a highly rated community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6/10, highlighted by exceptional scores for price, amenities, location, and strong trustworthiness. Residents can enjoy peaceful country surroundings with beautiful views, access to several golf courses, and convenient proximity to top-rated middle and high schools, while an extensive set of photos helps provide a clear sense of the property.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Independence Hill is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Independence Hill has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Floor plans

51972 bed1 bath832 sqft$999 /mo
52343 bed2 bath1,056 sqft$1,299 /mo
52333 bed2 bath1,216 sqft$1,299 /mo
52323 bed2 bath1,056 sqft$1,299 /mo
52313 bed2 bath1,216 sqft$1,499 /mo

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Amenities for Independence Hill

Building

ClubhouseOnsite Laundry
Residents Lounge

Grounds

Basketball CourtsOutdoor Space
Playground

Services

On-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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One-time. Refundable.

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About Independence Hill

HomeApartments in MorgantownSuncrest Independence Hill

Welcome to our family-friendly community here at Independence Hill located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Movoto ranked Morgantown the #1 "Most Exciting Place in West Virginia" for its nightlife, music, and art. The neighborhood provides a feeling of quiet and peaceful country living with big city amenities. Experience the rolling hills and beautiful views of the community. You are only moments from the shopping and dining pleasures of Suncrest Town Centre or Morgantown Mall, several golf courses, West Virginia University Art Museum.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Independence Hill is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Independence Hill has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Independence Hill
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Independence Hill offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Independence Hill goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including basketball courts. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Independence Hill receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Independence Hill is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Independence Hill does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Independence Hill compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Suncrest

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Independence Hill to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Suncrest.

3-bedroom apartments at Independence Hill cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Suncrest.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Suncrest
Morgantown
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Morgantown
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$793
July 2024$825
August 2024$825
September 2024$755
October 2024$799
November 2024$795
December 2024$793
January 2025$795
February 2025$795
March 2025$793
April 2025$764
May 2025$725
June 2025$725
July 2025$749
August 2025$747
September 2025$696
October 2025$734
November 2025$794
December 2025$788
January 2026$785
February 2026$798
March 2026$755
April 2026$731
May 2026$737
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Suncrest
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$969
July 2024$995
August 2024$825
September 2024$874
October 2024$856
November 2024$812
December 2024$800
January 2025$800
February 2025$800
March 2025$800
April 2025$792
May 2025$725
June 2025$725
July 2025$762
August 2025$900
September 2025$847
October 2025$865
November 2025$822
December 2025$822
January 2026$813
February 2026$878
March 2026$915
April 2026$957
May 2026$928

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near Independence Hill

North Elementary School

825 chestnut ridge rd

morgantown, WV, 26505

PK, K-5Public
A

West Preston School

113 eby school rd

arthurdale, WV, 26520

PK, K-8Public
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Getting around Morgantown near 1705 Van Voorhis Rd

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1705 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 1705 Van Voorhis Rd

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