As UVA students begin their search for next year’s housing, a new luxury apartment complex — Blume on Ivy — is an option many are considering. Blume advertises a “boutique” community with a pool, fitness center, study areas, and more, and is located on Ivy Road, around a twenty-minute walk from Central Grounds.
Blume offers studio apartments, as well as two-, three-, and four-bedroom options. Rent is charged per bedroom, as each apartment type offers several different bedroom setups. Bathroom options also vary, including single bathrooms, disconnected single bathrooms, and shared bathrooms.
According to information received at a tour and leasing consultation, a Blume studio apartment is quoted at $2,094 per month. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom is quoted at $1,694 per bed per month. A three-bedroom, three-bathroom is quoted at $1,619 per bed per month. A four-bedroom, four-bathroom is quoted at $1,394. However, prices per bed can vary by a few hundred dollars, depending on the apartment model and bathroom configuration…