Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA from $600 (42 Rentals)

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Nelson, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, VA is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $849. BLU Station Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Warrenton Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$999
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1,015
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Barden Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,060
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA and Nearby

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Edgewood Apartments in the in the Davenport neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Model at Granville Oaks Apartment Homes starting at $1,335 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Wynngate 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.
Edgewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Granville Oaks Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,2BA$1.34
Dan River FallsA21BR,1BA$1.43
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Barden Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Warrenton Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.34
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.43
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 Vivo Living Durham listed at $849.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $950 at BLU Station Apartments.

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 $999 at Warrenton Village.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Barden Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,224.

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