1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nelson, GA (36 Rentals)

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Linz Holly Springs
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$1,429 - $2,092
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$1,429 - $2,894
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$1,442 - $2,907
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Linz Holly Springs

4501 Holly Springs PkyCanton, GA 30115
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Heights at Sawnee Village
$1,539 - $1,933
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$1,472 - $2,853
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$67

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$1,539 - $2,920
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Heights at Sawnee Village

525 Sawnee Village BlvdCumming, GA 30040
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Bexley Westshore
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$1,599 - $1,819
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$1,425 - $2,566
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$44

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$1,469 - $2,610
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Bexley Westshore

1500 Westshore DrCumming, GA 30041
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The Columns at Pilgrim Mill
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$1,445 - $2,430
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$1,424 - $2,794
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$21

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$1,445 - $2,815
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The Columns at Pilgrim Mill

2090 Columns DrCumming, GA 30041
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The Indigo
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$1,373 - $1,561
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$1,353 - $2,735
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$33

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$1,386 - $2,768
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The Indigo

300 Prominence Point PkyCanton, GA 30114
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The Crest at Laurel Canyon
$1,314 - $1,424
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$1,281 - $3,623
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$31

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$1,312 - $3,654
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The Crest at Laurel Canyon

30 Laurel Canyon Village CirCanton, GA 30114
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Brookside Heights
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$1,530 - $2,046
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$1,515 - $2,889
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Brookside Heights

326 Canton RdCumming, GA 30040
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Hayloft Big Creek
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$2,104 - $2,729
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$2,104 - $3,800
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Hayloft Big Creek

5150 Adairview CirAlpharetta, GA 30004
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Greystone Summit Forsyth
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$1,611 - $2,462
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$1,562 - $2,700
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$49

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$1,611 - $2,749
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Greystone Summit Forsyth

1050 Greystone Summit DrCumming, GA 30040
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Nelson, GA Local Guide

Largest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, GA is found at Grand Reserve at Canton in the Waleska Woods neighborhood and is 1,253 square feet priced from $1,382. Hayloft Big Creek in the Kennewick Place neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,129 square feet and currently listed start at $2,629. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Grand Reserve at Canton1 Bedroom1,253 Sq Ft$1,382
Hayloft Big CreekThistle1,129 Sq Ft$2,629
Canton Mill LoftsB471,116 Sq Ft$1,591
Linz Holly SpringsA2 + Den1,005 Sq Ft$1,797
Legends at Laurel CanyonThe Juniper Alt Patio961 Sq Ft$1,382
The Columns at Pilgrim Mill1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe943 Sq Ft$1,495
The Atlantic BridgeMillRandolph - A7B916 Sq Ft$1,417
Walden Crossing ApartmentsOakwood916 Sq Ft$1,250
Bexley WestshoreJackson with Study887 Sq Ft$1,809
The Lodge at BridgeMillThe Oxford884 Sq Ft$2,545

Cheapest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, GA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,204 at River Ridge at Canton in the Waleska Woods neighborhood. The second most affordable Nelson 1 Bedroom is the A1 - Traditional Model at Harbor Creek Apartments starting at $1,239 in the Misty Ridge neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nelson is currently $1,678. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
River Ridge at CantonOne Bedroom$1,204
Harbor Creek ApartmentsA1 - Traditional$1,239
The Atlantic Canton RidgeThe Landsbury$1,247
Walden Crossing ApartmentsOakwood$1,250
Overlook Club1 Bed 1 Bath$1,250
The Atlantic BridgeMillEverett - A1A$1,299
The Crest at Laurel CanyonCypress$1,312
Sixes RidgeRed Maple$1,325
Accent OverlookA1$1,365
Grand Reserve at Canton1 Bedroom$1,382

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Nelson Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Nelson with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Nelson is at River Ridge at Canton listed at $1,204.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Nelson Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is $1,678.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Nelson Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nelson is a 1,253 square feet unit starting from $1,382 at Grand Reserve at Canton.

What is the average size for Nelson 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Nelson is currently 0 sq ft.

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