Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Island, VA from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Holland House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holland House

3710 Fort AveLynchburg, VA 24501
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500 Euclid Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Euclid Avenue

500 Euclid AveLynchburg, VA 24501
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Midtown on 12th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 12th

1701 12th StLynchburg, VA 24501
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Big Island, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Big Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Big Island, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers priced from $659. Elora Gardens Lynchburg in the Tate Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $696. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$659
Elora Gardens Lynchburg1 Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$696
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$800
Miller's Rest ApartmentsPritchell2BR,2BA$803
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living CommunityStudio (Stair or Ramp Access)Studio,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Island, VA and Nearby

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Island area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Ivy Creek Apartments in the starting from $999. The second greatest value Big Island apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath with Den Model at Forestbrook Apartments starting at $1,070 with a $0.92 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ivy Creek Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.83
Forestbrook Apartments3 Bed/ 2 Bath with Den3BR,2BA$0.92
Walden Pond Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Park Place Apartments3BR/2BA Renovated3BR,2BA$1.16
Miller's Rest ApartmentsPritchell2BR,2BA$0.85
Legacy at Linden ParkThe Hillsborough1BR,1BA$1.19
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
County Green Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Midtown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Princeton Circle West ApartmentsContemporary1BR,1BA$1.19

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Getting Around Big Island, VA

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

7 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Island Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Island Apartment is $659 at The Timbers.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Island is starting from $800 at Bramblewood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Big Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Big Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ivy Creek Apartments and starts from $999.

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