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Nelson, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, VA is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $799. Pinewood Forest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $926. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Pinewood Forest ApartmentsNew Blooms, New Beginnings. Your Next Chapter S...2BR,1BA$926
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Warrenton Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$999
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$999
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA and Nearby

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.34 price per square foot C3 Model at Dan River Falls in the starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 3/2 60% AMI Model at Pinewood Forest Apartments starting at $1,284 with a $1.14 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 FallsC33BR,2BA$1.34
Pinewood Forest Apartments3/2 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.14
Dan River CrossingDRC - 11BR,1BA$1.05
Northpointe33BR,2BA$1.12
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Barden Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Warrenton Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Magnolia Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.40
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 $950 at BLU Station 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 $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 Northpointe and starts from $1,150.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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