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

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Eastridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastridge Apartments

837 Portsmouth AveBristol, VA 24201
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property at 1225 Carriage Cir

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1225 Carriage Cir

BristolVA24201

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property at 501 Spruce St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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501 Spruce St, Unit A1

501 Spruce St
BristolTN37620
property at 122 E Main St

$900

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$900
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$900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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122 E Main St

LebanonVA24266
property at 480 Mink Pl

$1,200

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$1,200
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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480 Mink Pl

AbingdonVA24210
property at 952 Beverly Dr

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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952 Beverly Dr

AbingdonVA24210
property at 316 W Vly St

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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316 W Vly St

AbingdonVA24210

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Bristol, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bristol Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bristol, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shelby Heights in the Outer Bristol neighborhood priced from $1,000. The Villas at Lavinder Lane in the Outer Bristol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bristol apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shelby HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Villas at Lavinder Lane1 Bedroom Second Level1BR,1BA$1,019
Deer Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
The Bungalow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Bristol View Townhomes2 BR, 2.5 BA2BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bristol, VA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bristol area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 BR, 2.5 BA Model at Bristol View Townhomes in the in the Outer Bristol neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Bristol apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Deer Run Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Outer Bristol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bristol apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bristol View Townhomes2 BR, 2.5 BA2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Deer Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
The Remington BristolUnfurnished One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
The Bungalow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Shelby HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
The Villas at Lavinder Lane1 Bedroom Second Level1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bristol Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bristol Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bristol Apartment is $1,000 at Shelby Heights.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bristol is starting from $1,150 at Deer Run Apartments.

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