Cheap Homes for Rent in Nelson Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $1,700 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Nelson area of Newport News.

property at 198 Cornell Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

198 Cornell Dr

Newport NewsVA23608
property at 376 Susan Constant Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 27

376 Susan Constant Dr

Newport NewsVA23608

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property at 4 Belle Cir

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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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

Available May 1

59 Garrow Rd

Newport NewsVA23602

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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

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 Colony Apartments priced from $985. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$985
The GroveA11BR,1BA$999
Flats at Newport Crossing60B12BR,2BA$1,017

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA

As of April 23, 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 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Renovated Model at Linden at North Shores starting at $1,625 with a $1.35 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 Shores3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Renovated3BR,1.5BA$1.35
Uptown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Autumn Lakes Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1.33
The GroveB12BR,1BA$1.21
King's Ridge ApartmentsThe Monarch2BR,2BA$1.40
Forrest Pines SrBirch Type 1S2BR,1BA$1.45
Waverton Ashton Green2/22BR,2BA$1.39
River Breeze ApartmentsRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nelson, Newport News, VA

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson

What type of rentals are currently available in Nelson?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Nelson, VA with pricing that ranges from $844 to $2,306. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nelson ranging from $1,700 to $2,300.

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 $1,700 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,141.

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 $1,129 to $2,306, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,010.

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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