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Nelson, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Northwood Apartments in the Waleska Woods neighborhood priced from $1,050. Alexander Ridge in the Bridgemill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,256. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Alexander RidgeThe Brookstone - Tax Credit 50% AMI3BR,2BA$1,256
Aspect on the RiverBuckhead1BR,1BA$1,274
Harbor Creek ApartmentsA1 - Traditional1BR,1BA$1,282
The Atlantic BridgeMillGarrison with Sunroom - B2B2BR,2BA$1,313

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, GA and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.24 price per square foot The Osprey Model at Foxgrove on Castleberry in the starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Tricon Magnolia Trace starting at $2,509 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Mountain Cove Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nelson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foxgrove on CastleberryThe Osprey4BR,2.5BA$1.24
Tricon Magnolia TracePlan 14BR,2.5BA$1.16
Tricon East RidgePlan 34BR,2.5BA$1.29
Mayridge CantonDallas B3BR,2.5BA$1.35
The Fountains at Kelly MillD14BR,3BA$1.44
Covey Homes BluffsCayenne2BR,2.5BA$1.37
Mountainside Manor3 Bedroom - Tax Credit3BR,3BA$0.97
The Atlantic Canton RidgeThe Canterbury3BR,2BA$1.23
Grand Reserve at Canton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Pointe Grand Dawsonville2 Bedroom 3rd Floor2BR,2BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nelson, GA

Ranked #110

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Nelson, GA

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

5 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nelson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nelson is at The Foundry at Mashburn Village listed at $1,338.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $920 at Alexander Ridge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nelson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is starting from $1,313 at The Atlantic BridgeMill.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alexander Ridge and starts from $1,256.

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