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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Prime location
  • Granite countertops
  • Central heat and air
  • Built-in shelving
  • Pet-friendly
  • Large vanity

Location

Academy St, Jefferson, NC 28640, USA
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Management

BHCR dba Ashe Rental Agency

Leasing office

(336) 846-6800

Property Overview

Academy Apartments delivers strong overall value with an 8.3/10 expert rating, highlighted by excellent price, amenities, and location scores, plus transparent property information. Residents benefit from a prime, walkable area near parks, recreation, restaurants, and a highly rated elementary school, reinforcing its appeal for fitness, social life, pet friendliness, and environmental sustainability. Inside, features like granite countertops, central heat and air, built-in shelving, a large vanity, and pet-friendly policies further enhance everyday comfort.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Academy Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Academy Apartments 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath487 sqft$975 /mo1 unit available**Lease Transfer Available June-August with option to renew!** This lovely 1 bedroom unit is located in the new upscale Academy Apartment complex in Jefferson. Enjoy a fantastic location that's just minutes to downtown, or take an easy commute to Watauga County! This unit is ADA compliant. Step in to your open-concept living and kitchen area equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and lots of natural light. The bedroom is right off the living space and has a spacious closet and bright window. The bathroom comes with a granite counter and tub/shower combo, plus additional open shelving for storage and the washer & dryer. Lawn maintenance and paved parking are included, and there is town garbage pick up for your convenience, all other utilities are tenant responsibility. Ducted mini-split for heat & air. This property is pet friendly for cats or small dogs under 30 lbs, limit 2 animals per unit; age and breed restrictions apply. There is a monthly pet rent per approved pet. Ask your leasing representative for more information prior to submitting the application. Storage rooms (4x4) available on-site for an additional $30/mo. To apply for this property, please email us at: ****. There is a one-time non-refundable application fee per applicant over the age of 18 that covers the cost of a background check. All inquiries are processed in the order received. If you have any questions, let us know. We look forward to working with you!

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Amenities for Academy Apartments

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveOven
RangeRefrigerator
Stove/OvenWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Trash Dumpster Onsite

Grounds

Outdoor Space

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenaceLawn Care
Online Tenant Portal

Other

Breed Restrictions ApplyWater/Septic
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Academy Apartments

HomeApartments in Jefferson Academy Apartments

**Lease Transfer Available June-August with option to renew!** This lovely 1 bedroom unit is located in the new upscale Academy Apartment complex in Jefferson. Enjoy a fantastic location that's just minutes to downtown, or take an easy commute to Watauga County! This unit is ADA compliant. Step in to your open-concept living and kitchen area equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and lots of natural light. The bedroom is right off the living space and has a spacious closet and bright window. The bathroom comes with a granite counter and tub/shower combo, plus additional open shelving for storage and the washer & dryer. Lawn maintenance and paved parking are included, and there is town garbage pick up for your convenience, all other utilities are tenant responsibility. Ducted mini-split for heat & air. This property is pet friendly for cats or small dogs under 30 lbs, limit 2 animals per unit; age and breed restrictions apply. There is a monthly pet rent per approved pet. Ask your leasing representative for more information prior to submitting the application. Storage rooms (4x4) available on-site for an additional $30/mo. To apply for this property, please email us at: ****. There is a one-time non-refundable application fee per applicant over the age of 18 that covers the cost of a background check. All inquiries are processed in the order received. If you have any questions, let us know. We look forward to working with you!


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Academy Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Academy Apartments 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 Academy Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Academy Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Academy Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24 hour emergency maintenace. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Academy Apartments 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.
Academy Apartments 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 Academy Apartments 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.

Academy Apartments is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • 1 gym or yoga center nearby
  • 2 parks nearby
  • 4 health/wellness centers nearby

Social life

  • 18 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 1 theater, music venue, or sports arena nearby
  • 37 mixed-use spaces nearby

Eco living

  • 2 parks within a mile
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options

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 Academy Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 2 miles away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 77 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Jefferson

1-bedroom apartments at Academy Apartments cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Jefferson
A table of studio rental data trends in Jefferson
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,050
June 2024$516
December 2024$1,050
January 2025$1,050
February 2025$1,050
September 2025$1,050
October 2025$1,050

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $975.
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Schools near Academy Apartments

Mountain View Elementary School

2789 hwy 221 n

jefferson, NC, 28640

PK, K-6Public
B+

Watauga Virtual Academy

175 pioneer trail

boone, NC, 28607

K-8Public
A-
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Getting around Jefferson near Academy St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

1/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Points of interest for Academy St, Jefferson

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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