Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nelson, GA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)

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Nelson, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alexander Ridge in the Bridgemill neighborhood priced from $1,126. Walden Crossing Apartments in the Misty Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alexander RidgeThe Belfree - Tax Credit 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,126
Walden Crossing ApartmentsRidgecrest1BR,1BA$1,260
The Columns at Pilgrim Mill1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,335
Mountainside Manor3 Bedroom - Tax Credit3BR,3BA$1,347
Lancaster RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,350
Mayfield Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,400
The Indigo Apartments1C1BR,1BA$1,409
Aspect on the RiverBuckhead1BR,1BA$1,420
Heights at Sawnee Village1B1BR,1BA$1,425
Laurels at Greenwood2B602BR,2BA$1,427

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, GA and Nearby

As of August 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.18 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Tricon Magnolia Trace in the in the Hickory Plantation neighborhood starting from $2,639. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Tricon East Ridge starting at $2,729 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Ridgewalk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nelson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon Magnolia TracePlan 34BR,2.5BA$1.18
Tricon East RidgePlan 34BR,2.5BA$1.33
Mayridge CantonAustin B Flex4BR,2.5BA$1.38
Foxgrove on CastleberryThe Finch3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Mountainside Manor3 Bedroom - Tax Credit3BR,3BA$0.97
The Atlantic Canton RidgeThe Canterbury3BR,2BA$1.33
Grand Reserve at Canton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
The Atlantic BridgeMillGarrison w/ Balcony - B2A2BR,2BA$1.39
Pointe Grand Dawsonville2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Harbor Creek ApartmentsB1 - Traditional2BR,2BA$1.31

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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

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

5 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $1,126 at Alexander Ridge.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is starting from $1,350 at Lancaster Ridge.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mountainside Manor and starts from $1,347.

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