Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nelson, IL from $400 (28 Rentals)

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2088 W Galena Ave
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2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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Nelson, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Riverside Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$525
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$570
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$650
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$669
MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$670
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, IL and Nearby

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Roosevelt School Apartments in the starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Cottage Bluff Apartments starting at $973 with a $1.02 price per square foot . 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.
Roosevelt School Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Winmar Townhomes1376-b2BR,2BA$0.79
MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$0.71
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$0.72
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Immaculate Updated 1 & 2 Bedroom with 1 Bath1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.08
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Getting Around Nelson, IL

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 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 Riverside Apartments and Townhomes listed at $525.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

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 $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine View and starts from $969.

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