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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 Regency Place Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $799. 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
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Warrenton VillageWelcome to Warrenton Village - 2 Beds | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$899
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
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1BA$999
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$999
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA and Nearby

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.08 price per square foot DRC 2/1 reg Model at Dan River Crossing in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at New Brick Historic Lofts starting at $1,375 with a $1.24 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 CrossingDRC 2/1 reg2BR,1BA$1.08
New Brick Historic Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.24
Granville Oaks Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,2BA$1.34
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM /DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
Northpointe2 upgrade2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Warrenton VillageWelcome to Warrenton Village - 2 Beds | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Magnolia Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
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 $799 at Regency Place 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 $899 at Warrenton Village.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Magnolia Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,499.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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

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