Homes for Rent in Galax, VA

Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains near the North Carolina border, Galax celebrates its Appalachian heritage. The community is known as a hub for bluegrass and old-time musicians, who arrive each August for the popular Old Fiddlers’ Convention and come throughout the year to play downtown at The Rex Theater. Even the city’s name reflects its environment and heritage: Galax is an evergreen plant that’s a common decoration in Appalachian homes during the holidays. “Being in the mountains with the beauty, the scenery and the climate — on top of the mountain here it's usually 10 degrees cooler than when you get off the mountain toward Mount Airy — it’s just a good area to live. I’ve lived here all my life,” says Stacy Sikes, a broker and Realtor with Kyle Realty who’s sold homes here since 2016. Galax was originally a hub for furniture and textile manufacturing, but today the city is seeing a growing tourism industry fueled by its natural beauty, outdoor activities and Appalachian culture. Queen Anne and Craftsman homes surround the town’s center, where they sit close to narrow streets that are sometimes lined with sidewalks. Farther from town, ranch-style, split-level and