Apartments in the heart of nature.

White text on black background reads 'The Rapids at Blackwater Ridge' with a stylized white river graphic.

Short stay or new home. It’s here.

This is an example of our Rapids apartment building. Each is single-story building with green siding, external front doors to each apartment, windows, and a grassy yard and cloudy sky. Flexible leases and fully furnished make each apartment perfect.

All Units Include:

Snow removal and lawn care
Free on-site parking
Walking distance to Medical, Dental, & Pharmacy
Access to our community garden

Better-Than-Essentials

Blackwater Ridge covers all lawn care on the campus. A green lawn mower cutting grass outdoors.

Stay Close To It All

Located in Thomas, WV you are within minutes of the best Tucker County has to offer. Unique shops, restaurants, skiing, hiking, and more!

Our campus is a shuttle stop for the weekly Potomac Valley Transit service to Elkins, WV and Oakland, MD.

Map of a region with various marked locations including St. George, Parson, Hamilton, Hendricks, Otter Creek, Thomas, Davis, Blackwater Falls State Park, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Canaan Valley State Park, Dolly Sods Wilderness, and others.

Access to Trails

With trails on campus and access to City of Thomas trail system, you can walk directly into town to shop, work or just get some fresh air. Full access to all that the area has to offer without getting into your car!

Our campus is a short walk to the City of Thomas, WV trail system. Two people running on a dirt trail in a forested area with trees and bushes, smiling and enjoying the outdoors.

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Rental Options

Everything you need and nothing you don’t!

Fully Furnished

Efficiency Style
Full Bathroom
Free Access to Laundry Facilities
All Utilities Included
Flexible Lease Terms

Studio Layout
Includes Queen Bed
Full Kitchen w/ Dishwasher

Two Bedroom Layout
Includes Two Full Beds
Kitchenette

Features

You will need bedding, towels, and all paper products. We provide the furnishings and basic kitchen items.

What to Bring

There is no television provided. Wireless internet is available for any of your streaming accounts on your devices. If you wish to bring your own TV, let us know for setup.

Television

Studio - $1,000
2BR - $1,200

*Based on month-to-month, discounts available for longer terms

Monthly Rent*

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Unfurnished

Coming Spring 2026

Private Apartments
Full Bathroom
Access to Laundry Facilities (Coin Operated)
Trash/Gas/Electric Included

ADA-Compliant One Bedroom
Full Kitchen w/ Dishwasher

One Bedroom
Full Kitchen w/ Dishwasher

Two Bedroom
Full Kitchen w/ Dishwasher

Features

One Year

Lease Term

ADA One Bedroom - $900
One Bedroom - $900
Two Bedroom - $1,050

*Pre-Construction Pricing

Monthly Rent*

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Security Deposit

A security deposit is required at the time of your lease signing. The amount is based on the length of your initial lease term.

Floorplans

Unfurnished - One Bedroom

Unfurnished - Two Bedroom

Furnished - One Bedroom Studio

Furnished - Two Bedroom

Our Story

Owned and operated by Cortland Acres Association, we are committed to providing safe and affordable community housing options.

Whether you are looking for a temporary stay or a way to establish roots in the area, reach out to us to explore all of your options. We also operate independent senior living homes as well. Click here for more information on The Pines at Blackwater Ridge.

We are growing and will be adding more housing choices in the near future.

Rapids Apartment building with four units available per building. A green building with two doors and four windows, on a grassy lawn under a cloudy sky.

A studio apartment bedroom at the Rapids with a dark leather sofa, bed with white mattress, wooden dresser, closet with wooden door, gray curtains, and wall art featuring trees.

Each Rapids studio apartment comes with a kitchen with wooden cabinets, white appliances, a trash can, wooden floors, a gray rug, a small wooden table, and a tall wooden chest of drawers.

A single-story Rapids apartment building: green house with stone foundation, three front doors, and stone steps, surrounded by green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Each studio Rapids Apartment has an open living room and kitchen with wooden floors, brown couch with decorative pillows, small dining table with stools, white appliances, and wood cabinets in a cozy home.

A Rapids Apartment studio with kitchen containing white appliances, cherry wood cabinets, wood flooring, small dining table with two chairs, and decorative items on top of cabinets.

A Rapids Apartment bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, a light fixture, a toilet, a shower with a patterned curtain, and framed artwork on the wall.