Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nelson, WI from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Nelson, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Great River priced from $603. Key Broadway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Great River2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$603
Key Broadway ApartmentsGarden View1BR,1BA$625
Dancing Oaks Apartments1 bedroom (50% Unit)1BR,1BA$677
Lakeview Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
River's EdgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, WI and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Fairway Woods Apartments in the starting from $899. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2 bedroom (60% Unit) Model at Dancing Oaks Apartments starting at $991 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Menomonie Junction 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.
Fairway Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Dancing Oaks Apartments2 bedroom (60% Unit)2BR,1BA$1.05
Estover TerraceWhistling Straits1BR,1BA$1.49
River Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$1.32
Crossing Meadows60/11BR,1BA$1.33
Thousand Oaks Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Olympik Village ApartmentsZeus1BR,1BA$1.23
River's EdgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Key Broadway ApartmentsGarden View1BR,1BA$1.04

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Getting Around Nelson, WI

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

22 / 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 Lakeview Manor Apartments listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $625 at Key Broadway 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 $603 at Great River.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Thousand Oaks Apartments and starts from $850.

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