Everything You Need to Know About The Hills Southview
Find answers about leasing, move-in, apartment features, amenities, pets, parking, and life at The Hills Southview.
Amenities
The fitness center, the pool and The Den. The renovated social spaces and the pool are tour favorites too.
Cardio machines, free weights, weight machines, a functional training area and spin bikes.
Yes, just know you're responsible for your guests.
In 2023 and 2024 we updated the clubhouse, leasing office, fitness center, The Den, and the pool deck and furniture, and added a brand-new pool. Outside, we painted the siding blue, added new lettering on front doors, and updated the office sign, outdoor lighting and parking lot paint.
Yes! There's a pool, sun deck, outdoor tanning area and outdoor study space. The pool is seasonal.
Yes! Southview residents can use the basketball court, tanning beds and pool table at The Hills Northview, our sister property.
There's a study lounge, three private study rooms, two conference rooms, a business center and outdoor study space. The printer is in the clubhouse.
The fitness center and The Den are open 24/7. The pool is open 10am to 6pm in season. The printer isn't available 24/7.
Our resident lounge, with TVs, foosball and ping-pong, plus a Nintendo Switch you can borrow. Want to shoot pool? There's a table at The Hills Northview.
Before You
Move-In
Use the property's parking lot while you unload.
At the clubhouse. You'll get your bedroom key, mailbox key, parking pass, mailroom access and access to the app that unlocks your apartment.
Move-in for the 2027 lease year is August 19, 2027.
Only with special permission, and spots are limited. It's usually for students with a school-related reason. Approved early move-in is $500.
Times are assigned alphabetically by last name.
Contractual
$40 to apply and a $75 admin fee, both one-time.
A $6.50 utility billing fee and a $16.50 Damage Waiver Program fee, plus your utilities and pet rent if you have a pet. Rent depends on your bedroom type.
General
We put people first, whether you're touring or already live here. Our onsite management and maintenance team, resident events and shared spaces make it feel like home.
Furnished apartments, renovated options, resident events, study and fitness spaces, a package room, and bus stops right on the property.
About a 4 minute drive, or 10 minutes by bus or bike. University buses stop right on the property. Heads up: the route is hilly if you walk or bike.
We're at 1070 Lois Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Visitors can park in the marked visitor spots, no pass needed.
Yes! Tour in person or virtually, and check out our mini model while you're here.
Yes, three bus stops right on the property, with Harrisonburg routes including JMU routes. Buses run 8am to 10pm and don't come on Sundays.
Living Here
The renovated D1 Premium, for its updated finishes and more modern look.
Every bedroom has a lockable door, bed frame, full-size mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser, nightstand, blinds and carpet. Each apartment has two Preferred bedrooms (A and D) with walk-in closets and two Standard bedrooms with reach-in closets, at different rates, so you can pick the one you want.
Yes, onsite management and maintenance, plus 24/7 emergency maintenance.
No, we don't have extra storage.
Yes! Every bedroom has its own bathroom with a tub and exhaust fan.
Yes, high-speed internet from White Sky.
Yes, a side-by-side washer and dryer in every apartment, free to use.
No, apartments don't include a TV.
Yes. Ground-floor apartments have patios, and second and third floors have balconies.
The living area has a loveseat, couch, coffee table, end table, TV stand, and a dining table and chairs. Your bedroom has a bed frame, full-size mattress, nightstand, desk, desk chair and dresser.
No, smoking and vaping aren't allowed anywhere on the property.
A fridge with an ice maker, built-in microwave, dishwasher, electric stove and oven, garbage disposal, and a pantry.
D1 Premium is renovated, with granite countertops, a kitchen backsplash, white cabinets, new flooring and updated lighting. D1 is our Traditional option and the only one with medicine cabinets. Renovations also updated kitchens, appliances and electronic door locks.
Neighborhood
The JMU Health Center is about 5 to 12 minutes by car, and Sentara Hospital is about 5 to 10 minutes by car.
Food Lion is a 5 minute walk. Walmart and Valley Mall (with Target and Ulta) are about 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Black Sheep and Greenberry's are great for coffee and studying, and Mr. J's is the go-to for bagels and breakfast. All about 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Jack Brown's and Billy Jack's are resident favorites for burgers and nights out, and Urgie's Cheesesteaks has food and a bar vibe. Clementine, Jimmy Madison's and Mr. J's are great too, and big hits when family visits. All about 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Purcell Park and Hillandale Park have trails and sports fields, about 5 to 10 minutes by car. The JMU Arboretum has walking trails, and UREC and UPARK are about 5 to 10 minutes away.
The Quad is about 5 to 12 minutes by car or 30 to 40 minutes on foot. Rose Library, Carrier Library and JMU Stadium are about 5 to 10 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot.
Food Lion, CVS, McDonald's and Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Parking &
Access
No, we don't have EV charging.
Inside your apartment.
It's free and first come, first served. You'll get your parking pass at move-in.
There's no courtesy officer or after-hours staff, but emergency maintenance is available 24/7.
Outdoor lighting, lit parking lots, electronic apartment locks, and app access to The Den and clubhouse.
With the iLOQ app on your phone. The app also opens The Den and clubhouse, and you can get a fob if the app gives you trouble.
A replacement fob is $150.
Pets
Yes, every apartment is pet-friendly. Up to two pets per apartment, 50 lb or less, vaccinated, and no aggressive breeds.
No dog park or dog wash, but there are pet waste stations around the property.
$350 one-time, plus $35 a month in pet rent.
Resident Portal
Packages go to the package room or straight to your apartment. The package room is open 24/7 through the ButterflyMX app.
No, we have a package room instead.
On the ground floor of your building. You'll get your mailbox key at move-in.
They go in the package room, and we'll let you know they're there.
They're billed through the Resident Portal along with your rent, based on what you use, with no caps or allowances.
Securing An
Apartment
Every lease is 12 months, August to July.
We don't offer summer or short-term leases, but sometimes a resident relets their spot, so it's worth asking.
Not if you have a guarantor. If a deposit applies, the amount varies.
No, every bedroom is for one person.
Your apartment, parking and internet. Utilities are billed separately based on what you use.
Renewals open September 14.
Yes, in both D1 and D1 Premium, spread around the property.
Yes and yes. Everyone signs their own lease, and we offer roommate matching.