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property at 701 Market St

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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701 Market St

ClarksvilleVA23927

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property at 534 Logan St

$925

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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534 Logan St

South BostonVA24592
property at 3553 Reeves Mill Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3553 Reeves Mill Rd

SutherlinVA24594

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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. Vance Senior Housing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $690. 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
Vance Senior Housing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$690
Highland Heights 1382BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$799
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.28 price per square foot C Model at Crossdale Flats in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,568. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Lynn Street Lofts starting at $929 with a $0.77 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.
Crossdale FlatsC3BR,2BA$1.28
Lynn Street Lofts2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Dan River CrossingDRC 1bedroom - Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.24
Highland Heights 1382BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Pinewood Forest Apartments2/1 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1.19
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.24
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79
Vance Senior Housing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson

What type of rentals are currently available in Nelson?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA with pricing that ranges from $533 to $6,930. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nelson ranging from $725 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Nelson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Nelson ranges from $725 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,427.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Nelson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Nelson range from $1,350 to $6,930, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $835 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,521.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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