Village Green-Green Ridge, PA 215 Apartments for Rent

Did you know that Aston, PA was once home to the Five Starr Inn and served as an overnight quarters for British General Lord Cornwallis during the Battle of Brandywine in the late 1700s, and is home to 2006 Olympic Figure Skating Silver Medalists, Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto?

Well within Aston, PA, a place once known as a mill town, but today is known for producing cotton, wool, paper, wheat and corn, is the suburban community of Village Green-Green Ridge. This census designated place in Delaware County oozes glory and tradition, and was first settled in 1682 as a municipality. It later became a township within Aston in 1688. Overall, Aston takes up approximately six square miles, which let's face it, isn't much to jump up and down about; however, it's known as the community that cares. So, if you're looking for a place comprised of land, Chester Creek and a tributary of the Delaware River that flows through the town, you have found your home sweet home. Before you decide for sure, let's look at a few things.

Moving to Village Green-Green Ridge

If you're looking for a suburban neighborhood that offers you a dose of rich culture and a shot of great education, jump on board and start your search for places to rent. Here are some things to consider as you get started.

The Cost

In all honesty, there's a price people have to pay for a great quality of living, so be prepared to pay a nice dollar for the place you want because this town's rental and housing rates can get expensive. Don't fret though. Village Green-Green Ridge isn't the most expensive community in the area, and you have more options.

What to Expect

First thing's first. Don't jump for joy yet and believe all will go smooth. In this tight-knit community, people love where they live, so vacancies may be an issue. This means you have to do your research first, and if nothing else, you may need the help of an apartments locator to find the place for you.

What You Need

Now that you know you have to put a little legwork into action, make sure to give yourself plenty of time to conduct your search. Once you start, make sure to dress to impress; have all documents ready, including your credit report, know your price range and have all funds available to seal your deal. Additionally, don't underestimate your circumstances and expect to run into some roadblocks when finding the right place. Oh, and let's not forget; don't settle for less.

Neighborhoods of Village Green-Green Ridge

In actuality, Village Green-Green Ridge is 4th on the list of Aston's safest neighborhoods. However, that's not news to scare you. You might even laugh at that statement because this neighborhood has a high livability score, and ranks as having low crime rates, lots of local amenities, a stable housing market and a high income per capita.

Concord Road: Along Concord Road, the area closest to Aston, you may find studio apartments or city apartments with a variety of medium-sized (3 to 4-bedroom) to small (studio, 1, & 2 bedroom) rental apartments. Coco's Pizza is just down the street, for when you can't bring yourself to cook.

East Village Green-Green Ridge: You may luck out by checking out the eastern part of town, where apartment rentals are closest to the Delaware River. Not to mention, you have a variety of grocery stores, food & drink places, coffee, schools, libraries, entertainment, parks, public transit, and a great place to work out all within a mile radius. Stroehmann Bakeries is close by.

Living in Village Green-Green Ridge

Here's the thing. Village Green-Green Ridge, with its population of 7,822, is more of a residential neighborhood, and Aston's the place you can escape the hustle and bustle of big city living. Thus, most activities and things to do involve things like ice skating at IceWorks Skating Complex with Olympic medalists, strolling along the beautiful town's streets and admiring all the historical buildings, or strolling along Main Street and enjoying a nice pint at one of the microbreweries.

You can also enjoy a nice dinner and lively musical entertainment at awesome outdoor cafes. Delaware County's renowned for these treasures. If that's not enough, travel 22 miles down the road to Philadelphia where you can hobble along cobblestone streets; rave at all the historical landmarks; bask in the cultural culinary greats; and, immerse yourself in all the city's cultural treasures, such as the Franklin Institute Museum, The Barnes Foundation or the Philadelphia Museum of Art. If art's not your thing, there's also the Adventure Aquarium, Philadelphia Zoo or you can go try your hand at a game of poker at Harrah's Chester Casino, Racetrack and Parx Casinos, and SugarHouse Casino.

So don't wait any longer. Find that place that's your object of acclaim, and live your days steeped in glory and tradition.