Cheap Apartments for Rent near Alton, VA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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property at 679 Arnett Blvd

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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679 Arnett Blvd

DanvilleVA24540
property at 57 Torrence Ct

$795

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$795

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$795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Torrence Ct

BrooknealVA24528
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 1215 Washington St

$875

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$875

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$875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1215 Washington St

DanvilleVA24540
property at 1455 Aspen St

$895

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$895

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$895

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1455 Aspen St

DanvilleVA24540
property at 373 Juless St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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373 Juless St

DanvilleVA24541
property at 837 Melrose Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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837 Melrose Ave

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

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property at 365 Juless St

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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365 Juless St

DanvilleVA24541
property at 3553 Reeves Mill Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3553 Reeves Mill Rd

SutherlinVA24594
property at 121 Hamlin Ave

$1,000

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121 Hamlin Ave

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 713 Springfield Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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713 Springfield Rd

DanvilleVA24540
property at 386 Seminole Trail

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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386 Seminole Trail

DanvilleVA24540

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property at 318 Seminole Trail

$1,100

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$1,100

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318 Seminole Trail

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. Daniel Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. 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
Daniel Hill Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$820
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Northpointe11BR,1BA$900
Willowdaile111BR,1BA$910
Lynn Street Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$929
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, VA and Nearby

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $0.77 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Lynn Street Lofts in the starting from $929. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the 2X2 Small W/ Sunroom Renovated Model at Independence Park starting at $1,519 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. 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.
Lynn Street Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.77
Independence Park2X2 Small W/ Sunroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.38
New Brick Historic Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Dan River CrossingDRC 1bedroom - Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.24
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.10
Stonewood ApartmentsBirchwood2BR,1BA$1.33
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Daniel Hill Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
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 $820 at Daniel Hill Apartments.

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 $1,350.

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