Cheap Apartments for Rent in McDowell, VA from $400 (10 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available McDowell Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McDowell, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillcrest Manor Apartments priced from $675. Montague Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $828. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McDowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcrest Manor Apartments1br1BR,1BA$675
Montague Terrace2 BDRM/2 Bath2BR,2BA$828
Grand Duke1BR/1BA - A31BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell, VA and Nearby

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDowell area is the $1.18 price per square foot The Cadence Model at Preston Lake Apartments in the in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $2,387. The second greatest value McDowell apartment is the 4x4 Model at Campus View starting at $639 with a $0.46 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for McDowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preston Lake ApartmentsThe Cadence3BR,2BA$1.18
Campus View4x44BR,4BA$0.46
Squire HillShenandoah (Furnished)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
The Hills Southview ApartmentsD1-Premium4BR,4BA$0.50
The Mill4x24BR,2BA$0.41
The Hills Northview ApartmentsD1-Premium4BR,2BA$0.46
North 383x3 Premium3BR,3BA$0.62
Landings at Weyers CaveThe Augusta2BR,2BA$0.93
Middlebrook Trace2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Hillcrest Manor Apartments2br2BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDowell Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McDowell Apartment is $675 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McDowell is starting from $770 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable McDowell Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McDowell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Middlebrook Trace and starts from $1,112.

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