
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Island, VA from $500 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Big Island.


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Miller's Rest Apartments

Dumont Apartments

Hillcrest Manor Apartments

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The Timbers

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Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community

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Forestside Apartments

Beechwood

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Bramblewood Apartments
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Rivermont Park

Huntingwood Apartments

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Princeton Circle West Apartments

Midtown on 12th

500 Euclid Avenue

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317 Grove Street

Walden Pond Apartment Homes

County Green Apartment Homes

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Ivy Creek Apartments
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Peakland Apartments

Mill's Crossing

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Forestbrook Apartments

Park Place Apartments

7 Hills Townhomes

Boonsboro Village Apartments

The Windsor

Holland House

912 Floyd St
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Lakeside Plaza Apartments

1112 Bedford Ave

1218 Shirley Rd

110 Langhorne Ln

42 Countryplace Ln

216 Kenyon St

723 Jefferson Street

Elora Gardens Lynchburg
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89 Countryplace Ln

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Big Island, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island Studio Apartments | $879 | $790 | $895 |
| Big Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $650 | $2,465 |
| Big Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $765 | $2,320 |
| Big Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $930 | $3,554 |
| Big Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $1,885 | $3,525 |
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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 McCausland Ridge in the Tate Springs neighborhood priced from $650. Miller's Rest Apartments in the Wyndhurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $684. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCausland Ridge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Miller's Rest Apartments | Rhine | 1BR,1BA | $684 |
| Dumont Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Timbers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $714 |
| Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community | Studio (Stair Access) | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Beechwood | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Bramblewood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
| Rivermont Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Huntingwood Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Island, VA and Nearby
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Big Island area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Kendall Square in the in the Wyndhurst neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Big Island apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at County Green Apartment Homes starting at $1,295 with a $1.00 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. |
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| Kendall Square | 3 Bed/ 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| County Green Apartment Homes | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Ivy Creek Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| Forestbrook Apartments | 3 Bed/ 2 Bath with Den | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Boonsboro Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Miller's Rest Apartments | Pritchell | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| 317 Grove Street | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 48748 | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Dumont Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Bramblewood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| McCausland Ridge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Big Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Big Island is at Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community listed at $790.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Island Apartment is $650 at McCausland Ridge.
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 $765 at Hillcrest Manor 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 Miller's Rest Apartments and starts from $930.
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