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Warrenton Village

118 Warrenton Village DrWarrenton, NC 27589

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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 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 $749. 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-A - The Carolinas AStudio,1BA$749
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$875
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Pinewood Forest ApartmentsNew Blooms, New Beginnings. Your Next Chapter S...2BR,1BA$926
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$944
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA and Nearby

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3/2 60% AMI Model at Pinewood Forest Apartments in the starting from $1,284. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at New Brick Historic Lofts starting at $1,375 with a $1.23 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.
Pinewood Forest Apartments3/2 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.14
New Brick Historic Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Ferrell Historic Lofts2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
Autumn ParkThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.32
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Warrenton VillageWelcome to Warrenton Village - 2 Beds | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.35

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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 $749.

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 Pinewood Forest Apartments and starts from $1,111.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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