Bull Run, VA 171 Apartments for Rent

This isn't the "running of the bulls," like in Spain. Instead Bull Run is one of the country's most historic sites.

Bull Run is a census designated area a little over two miles in circumference. Along with pleasant suburban homes, shopping and easy access to area highways, this community has plenty of green space, with many locations including historic sites. Manassas National Battlefield is one such location, with Civil War history, scenic woodlands and hiking trails. Bull Run Regional Park is also nearby, with many trails and grassy areas for picnics and relaxing. Bull Run Stream and several seasonally fun water parks are also nearby.

Moving to Bull Run

With a population of around 14, 983, this suburban Virginia community offers many opportunities for a successful apartment search . You can easily find places to rent including two-bedroom apartments for rent and three-bedroom apartments.

But this is a popular community, so give yourself a month to find the rental home of your dreams. Look in local papers, online and by walking or driving the streets of the area to get a feel for what neighborhood suits you best. Be sure to bring your credit report and bank statements when you're ready to put in your rental application - your future landlord will appreciate the information.

Neighborhoods in Bull Run

Bull Run is and of itself an neighborhood that's part of Manassas, VA. Suburban in density, there are many small- or medium-size townhomes, apartment complexes and single-family homes in the area. Most of the units here are occupied by renters. They're established but not terribly old, built primarily between 1970 and 1999, with newer dwellings constructed no earlier than 2000.

History and Comfort

There's a lot of history around Bull Run. One prominent historic location is the Ben Lomond Plantation, built in 1837. The sandstone house is on the National Register of Historic Places and includes a pump house, bunk house and kitchen addition on the property.

The Manassas Mall located in Bull Run offers major retail chains and small boutique stores as well as restaurants within the enclosed structure, drawing shoppers from throughout Virginia. There are over 100 shops and dining options there.

Hopefully you like your car, because you're going to be spending a lot of time in it! A large 78% of residents drive their own vehicle or carpool to work, and commutes can last up to forty-five minutes or even an hour.

If you need to unwind with a peaceful stroll after that long commute, pretty Vulcan Lake is located here, too.

Vienna, Virginia, is a large metropolitan town about forty-five minutes away -- or more, when you hit the usual bad traffic. Highway 66 will lead you into the nation's capital, Washington D.C., where many government employees living in this area commute to.