Cheap Apartments for Rent near Nelson, IL from $625 (50 Rentals)

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Rockford Housing Authority
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Housing Authority

223 S Winnebago StRockford, IL 61102
Corporate Housing
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Blackhawk Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blackhawk Apartments

406 S 3rd StOregon, IL 61061
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Rock Falls Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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137 N 4250th Rd

MendotaIL61342
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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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2816 Rudeen Close
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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4471 Carthage Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4471 Carthage Dr

4471 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109

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4566 Governors Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4566 Governors Dr

4566 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4210-4212 7th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4210-4212 7th St

4210-4212 7th StRockford, IL 61109
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Highland Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Meadows

101 Circle DrLanark, IL 61046
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4703 Turner St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4703 Turner St

4703 Turner StRockford, IL 61107
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Nelson, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, IL is a Studio unit found at Northland Park Apartments priced from $625. PARK RUN APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$625
PARK RUN APARTMENTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$645
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR, 1BA$669
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$750
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR, 1BA$750
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR, 1BA$775
Fulton Commons Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$799
Cheshire2BD 1BA2BR, 1BA$800
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bed, One Bath Townhome2BR, 1BA$925
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR, 1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, IL and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath TH Model at The Landing of Clinton starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Roberts Court in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting at $970 with a $0.97 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.
The Landing of Clinton3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath TH3BR, 2.5BA$1.07
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR, 1.5BA$0.97
Fulton Commons Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$0.95
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.10
Cheshire2BD 1BA2BR, 1BA$0.88
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bed, One Bath Townhome2BR, 1BA$1.06
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR, 1BA$0.86
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR, 1BA$0.92
PARK RUN APARTMENTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$0.93
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR, 1BA$1.12

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $645 at PARK RUN APARTMENTS.

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 $750 at Westwinds.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.

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