Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alton, VA from $800 (37 Rentals)

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Alton, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alton, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crystal Village in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $969. Chatham Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Chatham LoftsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$975
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$999
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1BA$999
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
New Brick Historic Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,075
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1BA$1,099
Dan River CrossingDRC - 11BR,1BA$1,100
Reserve at StillwaterThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, VA and Nearby

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $1.08 price per square foot DRC 2/1 reg Model at Dan River Crossing in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the C3 Model at Dan River Falls starting at $1,625 with a $1.34 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Alton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dan River CrossingDRC 2/1 reg2BR,1BA$1.08
Dan River FallsC33BR,2BA$1.34
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
Pinewood StationB1-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.37
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
West Village Apartments3 Bedroom Traditional3BR,1BA$1.41
Patriots PointeEvergreen1BR,1BA$1.46
Magnolia Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.43
Chatham LoftsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alton Apartment is $969 at Crystal Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alton is starting from $999 at Madison Pointe.

What is the most affordable Alton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Village Apartments and starts from $1,295.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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