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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA and Nearby

As of April 18, 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 A2 Model at Dan River Falls starting at $1,350 with a $1.43 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.
Edgewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
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$1.32
Granville Oaks Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.43
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson

What type of rentals are currently available in Nelson?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,290. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nelson ranging from $750 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Nelson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Nelson ranges from $750 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,674.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Nelson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Nelson range from $690 to $5,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,322.

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