
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nelson Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $600 (4 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nelson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Nelson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $900 | $1,733 |
Nelson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $1,135 | $2,063 |
Nelson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,449 | $3,083 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated Model at Linden at North Shores in the in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Reno Model at Autumn Lakes Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nelson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Linden at North Shores | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Autumn Lakes Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Grove | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
King's Ridge Apartments | The Monarch | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
700 Acqua Apartments | The Aegean | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Linden at Forrest Pines | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Monarch Crossing Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 750 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Denbigh Village | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Colony Square Apartments | Renovated Newport | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
MAA Radius | Vibe | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNelson, Newport News, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nelson?
The cheapest apartment in Nelson is Autumn Lakes Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Nelson costs $1,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nelson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Nelson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Nelson?
Cheap apartments in Nelson have an average cost of $430 which is $1,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nelson.
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