Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alton, VA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Highland Heights 138
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$695
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Highland Heights 138

138 Wesley DrDanville, VA 24540
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Lynn Street Lofts
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$929 - $1,067
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$929 - $1,067

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$929 - $1,067
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Lynn Street Lofts

614 Lynn StDanville, VA 24541
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Heritage Apartments
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$1,151 - $1,691
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Heritage Apartments

405 Thomas Burke DrHillsborough, NC 27278
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Element at Creekside
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$1,159 - $1,564
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$1,159 - $1,564

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Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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property at 3701 US-29 BUS

$825

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$825

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$825

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3701 US-29 BUS

DanvilleVA24540
property at 118 W Stephens St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 W Stephens St

DanvilleVA24541
property at 534 Logan St

$850

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$850

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$850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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534 Logan St

South BostonVA24592
property at 124 Girard St

$900

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$900

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$900

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124 Girard St

DanvilleVA24540
property at 1455 Aspen St

$950

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$950

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$950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1455 Aspen St

DanvilleVA24540
property at 835 Glendale Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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835 Glendale Ave

DanvilleVA24540
property at 229 Alpine Dr

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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229 Alpine Dr

DanvilleVA24540

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58 West Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

58 West Apartments

12265 Martinsville HwyDanville, VA 24541
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property at 863 Stokes St

$1,050

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$1,050

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863 Stokes St

DanvilleVA24541
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West Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Village Apartments

115 Holiday Park RdHillsborough, NC 27278
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property at 3553 Reeves Mill Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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3553 Reeves Mill Rd

SutherlinVA24594
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Highland Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Vista

320 Hidden Valley DrCreedmoor, NC 27522
property at 713 Springfield Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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713 Springfield Rd

DanvilleVA24540
property at 216 Charlotte Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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216 Charlotte Ave

DanvilleVA24541
property at 216 Locust Ln

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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216 Locust Ln

DanvilleVA24540

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property at 121 Hamlin Ave

$1,200

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121 Hamlin Ave

DanvilleVA24540

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 Dillard School priced from $533. Willow Creek Apartments (201 Audubon Dr) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$533
Willow Creek Apartments (201 Audubon Dr)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$695
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Lynn Street Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$929
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Willowdaile11D1BR,1BA$1,020
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1BA$1,079
Dan River CrossingDRC - 11BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, VA and Nearby

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $1.37 price per square foot F4 Model at Dan River Falls in the starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Dan River Crossing starting at $1,650 with a $1.28 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 FallsF42BR,1BA$1.37
Dan River Crossing2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Lynn Street Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.77
New Brick Historic Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Edgewood Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Classic2BR,2BA$1.34
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.20
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.09
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $533 at Dillard School.

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 $695 at Willow Creek Apartments (201 Audubon Dr).

What is the most affordable Alton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lynn Street Lofts and starts from $1,067.

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