1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nelson, GA (34 Rentals)

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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 $1,570. Greystone Summit Forsyth in the Telfair - Atlanta neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,075 square feet and currently listed start at $1,599. 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$1,570
Greystone Summit ForsythASR1,075 Sq Ft$1,599
Legends at Laurel CanyonThe Juniper Alt Patio961 Sq Ft$1,425
Hayloft Big CreekManor E949 Sq Ft$2,281
Hayloft Holly SpringsManor E949 Sq Ft$2,215
Canton Mill LoftsB37944 Sq Ft$1,544
The Columns at Pilgrim Mill1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe943 Sq Ft$1,235
Bexley WestshoreLanier with Study932 Sq Ft$1,734
Walden Crossing ApartmentsOakwood916 Sq Ft$1,700
The Lodge at BridgeMillThe Oxford884 Sq Ft$2,545

Cheapest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 10, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, GA is the The Belfree - Tax Credit 60% AMI Model starting from $1,126 at Alexander Ridge in the Bridgemill neighborhood. The second most affordable Nelson 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe Model at The Columns at Pilgrim Mill starting at $1,235 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nelson is currently $1,629. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Alexander RidgeThe Belfree - Tax Credit 60% AMI$1,126
The Columns at Pilgrim Mill1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe$1,235
Walden Crossing ApartmentsRidgecrest$1,260
Canton Mill LoftsA10$1,292
The Indigo Apartments1C$1,400
The Crest at Laurel CanyonCypress$1,400
Sixes RidgeRed Maple$1,420
Aspect on the RiverBuckhead$1,420
Brookside HeightsAmelia$1,425
Legends at Laurel CanyonThe Juniper Alt Patio$1,425

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nelson, GA

Ranked #108

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Nelson, GA

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11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

5 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Alexander Ridge listed at $1,126.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is $1,629.

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 $1,570 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 834 sq ft.

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