{"id":14914,"date":"2020-02-28T09:28:38","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T09:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/matchboxrealty.com\/residential\/urban-exchange\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:36:11","slug":"urban-exchange","status":"publish","type":"property","link":"https:\/\/matchboxrealty.com\/residential\/property\/urban-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id='block_ff5e8160ab57b67b5eb90569ea8daa28' class='page-block seadev-block  seadev-default seadev-default-default ' style='background-color:#47a147;color:#ffffff;'><div class=\"container\">\r\n    \r\n    \r\n            <div class=\"section-content\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt\">Urban Exchange<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n        \r\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/matchboxrealty.com\/residential\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/02\/3-UrbanExchange-2244.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129847 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>Experience Downtown!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You\u2019ve come to Harrisonburg, the heart of the Shenandoah Valley\u2026why not experience life in the heart of DOWNTOWN? Urban Exchange is downtown Harrisonburg\u2019s largest residential community, home to 194 total apartments! UE offers 45+ unique layout choices to fit any student or non-student lifestyle with a selection of studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom housing options. Every apartment features maple hardwood floors, granite countertops, low VOC paints, and premium Jeld-Wen windows. Whether you\u2019ll have housemates or not, amenities at UE are available and plentiful\u2026an electric car plug-in, fitness center (with a view!), library\/lounge, secure underground parking and a landscaped courtyard are just a handful of the modern features our residents share. The building itself is home to a brewery (Three Notch\u2019d), a coffee shop (Shenandoah Joe), a pizza parlor (Benny\u2019s Pizza) and more \u2013 all underneath your feet! Within two blocks of the UE, you\u2019ll find an assortment of locally-owned businesses (including restaurants, jewelers, and shops). The Harrisonburg Farmers Market, JMU Center for the Performing Arts, and The Ice House (home to Black Sheep Coffee, Hugo Kohl, Pale Fire Brewery, and Ice House Studios [yoga\/pilates]) are a short walk from your front door, which will lock effortlessly behind you as you exit. The buildings require a key fob to enter for added security to our party-free residence. Stay Safe, Be Green, Do Downtown &amp; Live at Urban Exchange!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the vibrant energy of Urban Exchange, where downtown Harrisonburg energy meets your everyday groove. As the city\u2019s largest residential community, Urban Exchange is home to 194 apartments and offers over 45 unique layouts, including studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom options, all designed to fit both student and non-student lifestyles. This is a metro home that is designed for those who have\u201a \u201cbeen there, done that,\u201d and decided that having a refuge providing peace and comfort can be a good thing. Whether you&#8217;re flying solo or sharing space, you&#8217;ll find the perfect apartment to call home.<\/p>\n<p>Living green is a lifestyle &#8212; but it has been made easier with the Exchange building, which was built using LEED principles, dense spray foam insulation, and a green landscaped roof plaza. Step inside to find sleek granite countertops, low-VOC paints, and premium Jeld-Wen windows\u2014high-quality finishes that elevate your living experience. Each unit features a curated mix of high-end flooring\u2014from resilient Core-Tec and sustainable hardwood to sleek ceramic surfaces\u2014designed to blend style, durability, and comfort. Beyond the apartments, you\u2019ll find amenities designed for modern living, including an electric car plug-in, a glass-walled fitness center with stunning views, a cozy book exchange library\/lounge, secure underground parking, and a beautifully landscaped courtyard.<\/p>\n<p>Urban Exchange is more than just a place to live\u2014it\u2019s a hub of convenience. Enjoy living above the bustling streets with on-site favorites like Three Notch\u2019d Brewery, Coffee Hound, and Benny\u2019s Pizza, right outside your front door. Located at the edge of Old Town, you\u2019ll find an array of locally-owned shops, restaurants, and services nearby. Plus, attractions like the Harrisonburg Farmers Market, James Madison University&#8217;s Center for the Performing Arts, and The Ice House (home to Drifters Cafe, Pale Fire Brewery, and more) are all in close proximity.<\/p>\n<p>For added peace of mind, Urban Exchange is a party-free community, with video\/fobbed access to the building, and a gated interior garage. 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