
Cheap Apartments for Rent in McDowell, VA from $500 (39 Rentals)
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Valley View Senior Apartments

Hillcrest Manor Apartments

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Springhill Village Apartments

Craigmont Manor

Brandon Ladd

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Montague Terrace

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Waterford Village
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Frontier Ridge Apartments

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Landings at Weyers Cave

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Middlebrook Trace

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Quadrangle

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Belmont Terrace
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Deer Run

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Hillcrest

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Augusta Farms

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The Grove at Manchester

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The Greens at Chestnut Ridge
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425 Mill St

218 S Main St

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3891 Churchville Ave

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McDowell, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McDowell?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Studio Apartments | $905 | $905 | $905 |
| McDowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $652 | $2,504 |
| McDowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $765 | $3,120 |
| McDowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $729 | $3,487 |
| McDowell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $679 | $3,196 |
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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 $700. Springhill Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McDowell apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Springhill Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Schoolhouse Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Craigmont Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $1,015 |
| Brandon Ladd | Phase 2 - 1 Bed/1 Bath - Unrenovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,120 |
| Mountain Ridge Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Frontier Ridge Apartments | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell, VA and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDowell area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Glenside Townhomes in the in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value McDowell apartment is the 4BD/4.5BA Renovated Model at Arcadia Harrisonburg starting at $705 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDowell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Glenside Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.01 |
| Arcadia Harrisonburg | 4BD/4.5BA Renovated | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.54 |
| The Hills Southview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Frontier Ridge Apartments | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| The Hills Northview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| North 38 | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Schoolhouse Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
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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 $700 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 $765 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 Waterford Village and starts from $1,120.
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