Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bristol, VA from $500 (19 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

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1225 Carriage Cir

BristolVA24201
property at 1209 Windsor Ave

$595

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$595

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$595

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1209 Windsor Ave

BristolTN37620

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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 Bristol Square in the Outer Bristol neighborhood priced from $1,099. Deer Run Apartments in the Outer Bristol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bristol apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bristol Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Deer Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
The Bungalow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Shelby HeightsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,300
Bristol View Townhomes2 BR, 2.5 BA2BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bristol, VA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bristol area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome with Main Level Garage Model at The Villas at Lavinder Lane in the in the Outer Bristol neighborhood starting from $1,619. The second greatest value Bristol apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Shelby Heights starting at $1,300 with a $1.07 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.
The Villas at Lavinder Lane3 Bedroom Townhome with Main Level Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Shelby HeightsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Bristol View Townhomes2 BR, 2.5 BA2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Deer Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
The Bungalow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
The Remington BristolLofts One Bedroom Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$2.40
Bristol Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69

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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 $1,300 at The Bungalow.

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.

What is the most affordable Bristol Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bristol Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shelby Heights and starts from $1,300.

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