1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA (37 Rentals)

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810 Ninth
$1,687 - $2,305
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$1,533 - $3,865

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810 Ninth

810 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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Avana On Broad
$1,232 - $3,693
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$1,298 - $4,893

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Avana On Broad

2335 Broad StDurham, NC 27704
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Element at Creekside
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$1,049 - $1,204
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$1,049 - $1,469

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$1,049 - $1,469
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Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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Dan River Falls
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$1,400 - $1,495
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$1,400 - $2,142

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 18

Dan River Falls

424 Memorial DrDanville, VA 24541
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Hatcher Creek
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$1,400 - $1,553
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$1,533 - $2,258

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Hatcher Creek

305 Hummingbird LnOxford, NC 27565
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726 Mountain Rd

HalifaxVA24558
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Crossdale Flats
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Crossdale Flats

2105 Bogarde StDurham, NC 27705
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TB Fitzgerald
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TB Fitzgerald

227 Lynn StDanville, VA 24541
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Highland Vista
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Highland Vista

320 Hidden Valley DrCreedmoor, NC 27522

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Independence Park
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Independence Park

215 William Penn PlzDurham, NC 27704

Nelson, VA Local Guide

Largest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, VA is found at The View at Franklin and is 852 square feet priced from $1,665. Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 840 square feet and currently listed start at $1,420. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The View at FranklinThe Gingham852 Sq Ft$1,665
Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm1 Bed, 1 bath840 Sq Ft$1,420
Avana On BroadOne Bedroom One Bath (836 SF)836 Sq Ft$1,436
Independence Park1X1 W/ Sunroom826 Sq Ft$1,268
Magnolia Pointe1A - 80%823 Sq Ft$1,199
Granville Oaks Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 2nd Floor813 Sq Ft$1,490
Atrium- Students save up to 10%!The Brighton Grand810 Sq Ft$1,420
Element at CreeksideOne Bedroom790 Sq Ft$1,049
810 NinthA2.1763 Sq Ft$2,060
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden746 Sq Ft$1,070

Cheapest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, VA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $533 at Dillard School . The second most affordable Nelson 1 Bedroom is the 11S Model at Willowdaile starting at $879 in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nelson is currently $1,469. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath$533
Willowdaile11S$879
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia$900
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$900
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath$944
Crystal VillageEmerald$949
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability$950
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability$975
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood$999

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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 Dillard School listed at $533.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is $1,469.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Nelson Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nelson is a 852 square feet unit starting from $1,665 at The View at Franklin.

What is the average size for Nelson 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Nelson is currently 748 sq ft.

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