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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Studio Apartments | $1,575 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| McDowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $652 | $2,345 |
| McDowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $782 | $2,870 |
| McDowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $945 | $3,655 |
| McDowell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $654 | $3,196 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in McDowell, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at Campus View in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood priced from $679. Hillcrest Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McDowell apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus View | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $679 |
| Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Craigmont Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Colonnade Apartments I | Shenandoah - HC | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $1,015 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| River Retreat | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,120 |
| Mountain Ridge Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Park Apartments | JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDowell area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Glenside Townhomes in the in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value McDowell apartment is the 4x4 Top Floor Premium Model at Campus View starting at $699 with a $0.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.92 |
| Campus View | 4x4 Top Floor Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.50 |
| The Hills Southview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| 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 | $0.69 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Squire Hill Apartments | Montpelier (Furnished) | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.89 |
| Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 2br | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McDowell Apartment is $700 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McDowell is starting from $795 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap McDowell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterford Village and starts from $1,120.
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