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Highland Heights 138
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Highland Heights 138

138 Wesley DrDanville, VA 24540
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Lynn Street Lofts
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Lynn Street Lofts

614 Lynn StDanville, VA 24541
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534 Logan St

South BostonVA24592

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Warrenton Village

118 Warrenton Village DrWarrenton, NC 27589
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Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dillard School priced from $533. Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$533
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$799
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Lynn Street Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$929
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$944
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Willowdaile11D1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA and Nearby

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.37 price per square foot F4 Model at Dan River Falls in the starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Dan River Crossing starting at $1,650 with a $1.28 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.
Dan River FallsF42BR,1BA$1.37
Dan River Crossing2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Lynn Street Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.77
New Brick Historic Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (With W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.30
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.20
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.22
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Warrenton VillageWelcome to Warrenton Village - 2 Beds | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79

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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 Vivo Living Durham listed at $799.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $533 at Dillard School.

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 $899 at The Oaks at Northgate.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lynn Street Lofts and starts from $1,067.

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