
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Nelson, GA from $1,161 (52 Rentals)
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Mountainside Manor

River Ridge at Canton

The Atlantic Canton Ridge

The Darby Apartments

Northwood Apartments

Accent Overlook

The Atlantic BridgeMill

Overlook Club

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Aura Creekside Apartments
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The Homestead

211 Mineral Springs Rd N

Madison Overlook

The Columns at Pilgrim Mill

Sixes Ridge

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Canton Mill Lofts

The Falls at Forsyth

The Indigo

The Crest at Laurel Canyon

Avonlea Springs
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Linz Holly Springs

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The Foundry at Mashburn Village

Legends at Laurel Canyon

District on the Etowah Apartments

Bexley Westshore

Aspect on the River

Grand Reserve at Canton

Heights at Sawnee Village

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Brookside Heights

Hewer at the Crossing
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Pointe Grand Dawsonville

Overlook 515

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Greystone Summit Forsyth

Cottages at Dawsonville

The Westcott at Canton - 55+ Apartment Homes

770 Calvin Pk Dr

Alexander Ridge

Evergreen Apartments

Laurels at Greenwood

Lancaster Ridge
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Walden Crossing Apartments

Forsythe Flatts

746 Bishop Dr

691 Lower Burris Rd

48 Pearl Chambers Ct

The Lodge at BridgeMill

29 Mountain View Ct

45 Pearl's Way

285 Sequoyah Dr

243 Riverstone Commons Cir
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Nelson, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nelson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Studio Apartments | $1,558 | $1,450 | $1,618 |
| Nelson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,161 | $3,065 |
| Nelson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $1,299 | $3,559 |
| Nelson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $1,399 | $3,785 |
| Nelson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $2,535 | $3,470 |
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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 $1,125. Harbor Creek Apartments in the Misty Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,161. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Ridge | The Belfree - Tax Credit 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Harbor Creek Apartments | A1 - Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,161 |
| Laurels at Greenwood | 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Northwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Accent Overlook | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,284 |
| The Atlantic BridgeMill | Garrison with Sunroom - B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1,299 |
| Lancaster Ridge | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| Overlook Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Aura Creekside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,306 |
| Walden Crossing Apartments | Ridgecrest | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, GA and Nearby
As of September 08, 2026 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 $2,629. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Tricon East Ridge starting at $2,729 with a $1.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricon Magnolia Trace | Plan 3 | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
| Tricon East Ridge | Plan 1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
| Foxgrove on Castleberry | The Heron | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
| Mayridge Canton | Dallas | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
| The Fountains at Kelly Mill | D1 | 4BR,3BA | $1.36 |
| Mountainside Manor | 3 Bedroom - Market | 3BR,3BA | $1.23 |
| The Atlantic Canton Ridge | The Canterbury | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Grand Reserve at Canton | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Homestead | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| Lancaster Ridge | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nelson?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nelson is at The Foundry at Mashburn Village listed at $1,450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $1,125 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 $1,211 at Alexander Ridge.
What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Laurels at Greenwood and starts from $1,350.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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