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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 The Atlantic Canton Ridge in the Bridgemill neighborhood priced from $1,224. Northwood Apartments in the Waleska Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Atlantic Canton RidgeThe Mapleshire1BR,1BA$1,224
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Aspect on the RiverBuckhead1BR,1BA$1,254
Lancaster RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,295
Alexander RidgeThe Bradshaw - Tax Credit 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1,338
Mountainside Manor3 Bedroom - Tax Credit3BR,3BA$1,347
The Foundry at Mashburn VillageS1Studio,1BA$1,354
Canton Mill LoftsA141BR,1BA$1,355
Laurels at Greenwood2B602BR,2BA$1,427
Sixes RidgeWhite Oak1BR,1BA$1,446

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, GA and Nearby

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.12 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Tricon Magnolia Trace in the in the Hickory Plantation neighborhood starting from $2,619. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the The Osprey Model at Foxgrove on Castleberry starting at $2,880 with a $1.27 price per square foot . 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 44BR,2.5BA$1.12
Foxgrove on CastleberryThe Osprey4BR,2.5BA$1.27
Tricon East RidgePlan 34BR,2.5BA$1.27
Mayridge CantonDallas3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Covey Homes Bluffs - Homes for RentCayenne2BR,2.5BA$1.37
Mountainside Manor3 Bedroom - Tax Credit3BR,3BA$0.97
Grand Reserve at Canton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Pointe Grand Dawsonville2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Harbor Creek ApartmentsB1 - Traditional2BR,2BA$1.31
Lancaster RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nelson, GA

Ranked #110

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

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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 $1,224 at The Atlantic Canton 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 $1,295 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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