Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA from $500 (40 Rentals)

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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 DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$859
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$885
Pinewood Forest ApartmentsNew Blooms, New Beginnings. Your Next Chapter S...2BR,1BA$926
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1BA$959
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Warrenton VillageWelcome to Warrenton Village - 2 Beds | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Crossdale FlatsA1 - Deluxe1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA and Nearby

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.29 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath (1385 SF) Model at Avana On Broad in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,793. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the C3 Model at Dan River Falls starting at $1,525 with a $1.26 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.
Avana On BroadThree Bedroom Two Bath (1385 SF)3BR,2BA$1.29
Dan River FallsC33BR,2BA$1.26
Reserve at StillwaterThe Commons3BR,2BA$1.29
New Brick Historic Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Dan River CrossingDRC - 11BR,1BA$1.05
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.30
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM /DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
Warrenton VillageWelcome to Warrenton Village - 2 Beds | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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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 $926 at Pinewood Forest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Barden Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,331.

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