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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island Studio Apartments | $826 | $784 | $840 |
| Big Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $684 | $2,297 |
| Big Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $795 | $2,343 |
| Big Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $880 | $2,637 |
| Big Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,800 | $2,300 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Big Island, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillcrest Manor Apartments priced from $700. The Timbers in the Sandusky neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $714. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Timbers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $714 |
| McCausland Ridge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community | Studio w/o Ramp-Stair Access | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Beechwood | Large 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Bramblewood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
| Elora Gardens Lynchburg | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
| Rivermont Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
| Huntingwood Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 500 Euclid Avenue | 500 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Big Island area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3BR 2.5BA Model at 100 Independence Ln in the starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Big Island apartment is the 3B/2B-Retreat Select Model at The Gables of Spring Creek starting at $1,495 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Wyndhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Independence Ln | 3BR 2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| The Gables of Spring Creek | 3B/2B-Retreat Select | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Holly Run Apartments | Breezewood | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Kendall Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Ivy Creek Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
| Forestbrook Apartments | 3 Bed/ 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Walden Pond Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Bramblewood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 2br | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| McCausland Ridge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Island Apartment is $700 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Island is starting from $795 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap Big Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bramblewood Apartments and starts from $880.
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