Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nelson Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (31 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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Auburn Pointe
$1,132 - $1,561
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$1,132 - $1,561

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$1,132 - $1,561
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Auburn Pointe

496 Catina WayNewport News, VA 23608
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Springhouse Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,921
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$1,150 - $1,921

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Springhouse Apartments

100 Springhouse WayNewport News, VA 23602
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Woodscape Apartments
$1,186 - $1,667
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$1,175 - $1,656
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Woodscape Apartments

581 Calla CtNewport News, VA 23608
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St. Andrews Apartments
$1,260 - $1,910
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$1,260 - $1,910

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$1,260 - $1,910
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St. Andrews Apartments

525 Dartmoor DrNewport News, VA 23608
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Autumn Lakes Apartments
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$1,268 - $1,628
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$1,089 - $1,449
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$179

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$1,268 - $1,628
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Autumn Lakes Apartments

360 Roseman CtNewport News, VA 23608
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Hickory Point Townhomes
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$1,534 - $2,378
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$1,515 - $2,359
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$19

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$1,534 - $2,378
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Hickory Point Townhomes

399 Hickory Point BlvdNewport News, VA 23608
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King's Ridge Apartments
$1,540 - $2,186
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$1,536 - $2,182
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$1,540 - $2,186
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

King's Ridge Apartments

401 Jester CtNewport News, VA 23608
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The Residences at Sonoma Woods
$1,758 - $1,895
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$1,665 - $1,802
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$1,758 - $1,895
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

The Residences at Sonoma Woods

104 Landmark CtNewport News, VA 23608
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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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Maple Point Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Point Apartments

336-342 Judy DrNewport News, VA 23608
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property at 884 Cascade Dr

$2,350

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$2,350

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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884 Cascade Dr

Newport NewsVA23608

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property at 774 Old Lucas Creek Rd

$2,495

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$2,495

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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774 Old Lucas Creek Rd

Newport NewsVA23602
property at 212 Earle Ct

$2,500

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$2,500

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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212 Earle Ct

Newport NewsVA23608

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 1 Bed unit found at Uptown Apartments priced from $844. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Uptown ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$844
The GroveA11BR,1BA$899
Flats at Newport CrossingB12BR,2BA$1,017
Auburn Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,132
Springhouse ApartmentsThe Garland1BR,1BA$1,150
Colony ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Waverton Ashton Green2/22BR,2BA$1,312
The Residences at Forest Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,394
River Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Birch Garden1BR,1BA$1,406
Woodscape ApartmentsB1 Partial Renovated2BR,1BA$1,436

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.41 price per square foot Magnolia Model at The Residences at Sonoma Woods in the in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood starting from $1,758. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Den - Renovated Model at Linden at North Shores starting at $1,555 with a $1.32 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.
The Residences at Sonoma WoodsMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.41
Linden at North Shores2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Den - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.32
Autumn Lakes Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic3BR,1BA$1.33
Woodscape ApartmentsB2 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Colony ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Residences at Forest Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.47
The GroveB12BR,1BA$1.16
Waverton Ashton Green2/22BR,2BA$1.41
Auburn Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Uptown ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Nelson, Newport News, VA

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

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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 Uptown Apartments which is listed at $844, while the average apartment in Nelson costs $1,526.

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 16 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 $247 which is $1,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nelson.

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