Welcome, Parents!
MSC UVA has the largest selection of apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA. Whether you are a parent of a student living with MSC, or helping your student find their first apartment to rent, we have the information you need.
Pay Rent
Paying your student's rent has never been so easy. Click below to pay online, setup a recurring payment, or view your student's ledger details.
Resources
Need a guarantor form? Or would you like to see a sample lease agreement before your student signs? Click the button below to view a list of downloadable resources.
FAQs
Sometimes getting all the information from your student can be tough. Find the answers to frequently asked questions by clicking the button below.
Lock It Up Safety Awareness
We are working with UVA and the Charlottesville Police department to help improve off-campus safety for our residents.
Why MSC?
The college learning experience doesn’t stop in the classroom. It is also a time to learn independence. We try to make that learning experience easy.
- Our maintenance team – If something breaks in their apartment, you won’t have to spend an hour on the phone with them. Just call our award-winning maintenance team. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Rent payment is easy – You can pay online via RentPayment.com, or you can setup automatic, recurring payments so that you don’t have to remember every month.
- We make the moving process smooth – Moving your student in and out can be a real headache. When move-in day arrives, your keys to a clean, fresh apartment will be ready. On move-out day simply pack up and drop off the keys. We’ll handle the cleaning!
The MadHouse
The MadHouse is our 2,000 sq. ft. clubhouse that is available to most of our residents. The gym features a variety of cardio and strength training equipment and is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The upstairs clubhouse features a game room with ping-pong, foosball, billiards, and an Xbox One, a lounge, and study area with private rooms and available desktops with printers.
Free Wi-Fi
Available throughout clubhouse
Tanning
Fast, free tanning booth
Private Gym
Fitness center with cardio and weights
Pet Friendly
Most of our communities are pet-friendly.
Recycling
Single-stream recylcing
Pool Access
Many residents have pool access
Pay Rent
Parents
Where should I pay my rent?
Rental payments can be made at the MadHouse – our leasing office at 780 Madison Avenue. You may drop your payment in the white mail drop slot, take it inside, or mail the check to our office. The mailing address is: Management Services Corporation, P.O. Box 5186, Charlottesville, VA 22905. For overnight deliveries, the physical mailing address is: Management Services Corporation, 780 Madison Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Please note that if you plan to mail the check, it will be considered late if received after the 5th. Please remember to put your apartment number on the check.
When will I be charged a late fee?
According to your lease, a late fee of $75 – $95 will be charged to your account if your rent payment has not been received by the 5th of the month.
Can we pay rent with separate checks?
Due to the large number of residents living with MSC, we ask that rent be paid with one check.
How do I get to the MSC Leasing Office?
Please click here for directions to our office located in the MadHouse at 780 Madison Avenue.
How does a sublease work?
Subleases are allowed for a maximum of three months on a Lease Agreement. There will be a sublease fee of $250.00 and a $35.00 application fee for the subtenant. MSC will qualify the subtenant according to current qualification procedures. All residents on the current lease and the subtenant must sign the appropriate paperwork to complete the sublease.
My apartment is submetered. Do I need to set up my utilities?
Cambridge Square, Preston Square, Wellington Court, and Ashtree Apartments and Town Homes are submetered. Management Services Corporation will set up your water, sewer, and gas service through a third party company called National Water and Power (follow the links in our Mover’s Guide). You will receive a bill directly from National Water and Power for these utilities. You will still need to set up your electricity (required), cable (optional), Internet (optional), and phone service (optional).
What are the MSC Leasing Office hours?
Office hours at the MadHouse Leasing Office are:
Monday-Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm (September-May)
Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm (June-August)
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED (September-May)
Sunday: 11:00am – 2:00pm (June-August)
Can I pay my rent with my credit card?
Yes. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Please click here to pay your rent online using a credit card.
What if I need to get out of my lease?
We have several options for you to exit your lease. Please contact a Marketing Associate for more information.
Planning a Visit?
Here are some quick links to help you better plan your stay.
Hotels in Charlottesville
Click the link to see a summary of hotels in Charlottesville, VA for when you come to visit your student.
Things to do
Charlottesville is renowned for its rich history, music venues, and beautiful scenery. Plan your next visit by clicking the link.
Bodo’s Bagels
Your student may have already let you in on this legendary Charlottesville institution, but if you haven’t heard, Bodo’s is the place to go. Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the bagels are delicious and light on your wallet, too.
The Villa Diner
The Villa Diner is another established Charlottesville institution. It is a perfect place for that mid-morning Sunday brunch. There is something for everyone on the menu.