
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, VA from $690 (41 Rentals)
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Honeytree Apartments

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Country Green

534 Logan St

Vance Senior Housing Apartments

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Willow Creek

Dillard School
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Lynn Street Lofts

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Element at Creekside

Willowdaile

Chatham Lofts

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Rippling Stream Townhomes
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Madison Pointe

River District Lofts

The Allure

57 Torrence Ct

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121 Allgood St

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175 Hamlin Ave

837 Melrose Ave

121 Hamlin Ave

58 West Apartments

863 Stokes St

Crossdale Flats

Halifax Lofts
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston Studio Apartments | $928 | $920 | $937 |
| South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $690 | $2,200 |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $695 | $2,314 |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $991 | $2,841 |
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Cheapest Available South Boston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Boston, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vance Senior Housing Apartments priced from $690. Dillard School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $736. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Senior Housing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Dillard School | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $736 |
| Lynn Street Lofts | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $929 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| SoHo Apartment Homes | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Element at Creekside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
| The Element Apartments | 1x1 Standard- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Rippling Stream Townhomes | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,078 |
| Crossdale Flats | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
| Madison Pointe | 2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, VA and Nearby
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $0.67 price per square foot 4 BR Semester Lease Model at The Oasis (Student Housing) in the starting from $860. The second greatest value South Boston 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 South Boston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oasis (Student Housing) | 4 BR Semester Lease | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| Lynn Street Lofts | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.77 |
| New Brick Historic Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Element at Creekside | Two Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Del Ray Townhomes | 2 BR/1 BA RENO | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Birchwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Madison Pointe | 2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Rippling Stream Townhomes | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Dillard School | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Vance Senior Housing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Boston Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Boston Apartment is $690 at Vance Senior Housing Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Boston is starting from $925 at Lynn Street Lofts.
What is the most affordable South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lynn Street Lofts and starts from $991.
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