Homes for Rent in Wise, VA

In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Wise blends natural beauty and outdoor recreation with a country lifestyle and academic community. Home to the University of Virginia College at Wise, the town embraces a diverse student body while maintaining a small-town rural feel. “Wise is very much community driven,” says local Brett Tiller, an associate with Re/Max Cavaliers. “The university makes it a college-centric town with students and faculty, but the lifestyle here is country living and a slower pace of life.” Local establishments anchor Wise’s town center along Main Street, while proximity to the Appalachian Mountains and scenic surroundings put residents just steps away from outdoor recreation. While the college draws students and faculty, Tiller notes that families are attracted to the town for the county’s strong public schools. As properties start to spread out farther away from the village center, so do houses, offering more privacy from neighbors. Ranch-style homes make up most of the housing market in Wise, scattered between farmhouses and mountain retreats that reflect the rural setting. “We also have nice cabins with mountain views and the occasional contemporary