Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nelson Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Nelson, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nelson area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Lakes Apartments priced from $900. Colony Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Lakes ApartmentsKick Off Summer with $0 First Month Rent! Reduc...1BR,1BA$900
Colony Square ApartmentsClassic Newport1BR,1BA$1,025
The GroveA11BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.24 price per square foot C1 Model at The Grove in the in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated Model at Linden at North Shores starting at $1,249 with a $1.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The GroveC13BR,1BA$1.24
Linden at North Shores2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.25
Autumn Lakes Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1.37
King's Ridge ApartmentsThe Monarch2BR,2BA$1.42
Linden at Forrest PinesThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.58
Woodscape1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.70
700 Acqua ApartmentsThe Solomon1BR,1BA$2.06
Monarch Crossing Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 750 sqft1BR,1BA$1.49
Colony Square ApartmentsRenovated Newport1BR,1BA$1.75
MAA RadiusVibe1BR,1BA$2.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nelson, Newport News, VA

Ranked #60

Among neighborhoods in Newport News, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,570.

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 26 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 $325 which is $1,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nelson.

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