Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nelson Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (32 Rentals)

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Colony Apartments
$985 - $1,350
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$985 - $1,350

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$985 - $1,350
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colony Apartments

13441 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23602
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Springhouse Apartments
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$1,133 - $1,870
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$1,133 - $1,870

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Springhouse Apartments

100 Springhouse WayNewport News, VA 23602
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Autumn Lakes Apartments
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$1,168 - $1,328
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$989 - $1,149
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$179

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$1,168 - $1,328
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Autumn Lakes Apartments

360 Roseman CtNewport News, VA 23608
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St. Andrews Apartments
$1,200 - $1,885
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$1,200 - $1,885

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$1,200 - $1,885
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St. Andrews Apartments

525 Dartmoor DrNewport News, VA 23608
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Woodscape Apartments
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$1,226 - $1,526
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$1,215 - $1,515
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Woodscape Apartments

581 Calla CtNewport News, VA 23608
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Checed Warwick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Checed Warwick

15315 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23608
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Timberwoods Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Timberwoods Townhomes

150-156 Jenness LnNewport News, VA 23602
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property at 198 Cornell Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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198 Cornell Dr

Newport NewsVA23608
property at 4 Belle Cir

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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4 Belle Cir

Newport NewsVA23608
property at 59 Garrow Rd

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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59 Garrow Rd

Newport NewsVA23602
property at 859 Catalina Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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859 Catalina Dr

Newport NewsVA23608

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Nelson, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nelson area of Newport News, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Flats at Newport Crossing priced from $931. Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats at Newport Crossing50B12BR,2BA$931
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$985
The GroveA11BR,1BA$999
Maple Point ApartmentsStudio downstairsStudio,1BA$1,025
Uptown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,029
Springhouse ApartmentsThe Arbor1BR,1BA$1,133
Autumn Lakes Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1,168
The Residences at Forest Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,195
River Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Ash Garden1BR,1BA$1,199
St. Andrews Apartments1 Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Auburn Pointe in the in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Den - Renovated Model at Linden at North Shores starting at $1,449 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood. 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.
Auburn Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Linden at North Shores2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Den - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.23
Uptown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The GroveB12BR,1BA$1.21
Autumn Lakes Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1.33
King's Ridge ApartmentsThe Monarch2BR,2BA$1.44
River Breeze ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Forrest Pines SrBirch Type 1S2BR,1BA$1.45
Waverton Ashton Green2/22BR,2BA$1.39
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nelson, Newport News, VA

Ranked #41

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nelson?

The cheapest apartment in Nelson is Colony Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Nelson costs $2,085.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nelson?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Nelson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Nelson?

Cheap apartments in Nelson have an average cost of $301 which is $1,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nelson.

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