Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Boston, VA from $300 (47 Rentals)

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Honeytree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Honeytree Apartments

2313 Hamilton BlvdSouth Boston, VA 24592
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Taylor Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Lofts

340 Ferry StSouth Boston, VA 24592
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Country Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Green

1000 E Bishop DrSouth Boston, VA 24592
property at 534 Logan St

$850

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$850

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$850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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534 Logan St

South BostonVA24592
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Timber East Apartments
$815 - $1,280
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$785 - $1,250
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$30

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$815 - $1,280
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 26

Timber East Apartments

119 Shrader LnLynchburg, VA 24502
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1 Element
$920 - $1,292
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$878 - $1,250
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$42

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$920 - $1,292
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1 Element

22 Apala CirLynchburg, VA 24502
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Element at Creekside
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$1,049 - $1,489
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$1,049 - $1,489

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$1,049 - $1,489
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Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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Heritage Apartments
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$1,111 - $1,699
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$1,111 - $1,699

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Heritage Apartments

405 Thomas Burke DrHillsborough, NC 27278
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Del Ray Townhomes
$1,125 - $1,424
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$1,050 - $1,349
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$75

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$1,125 - $1,424
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Del Ray Townhomes

410 Alta LnLynchburg, VA 24502
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property at 1414 N Main St

$800

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$800

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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1414 N Main St

DanvilleVA24540
property at 3701 US-29 BUS

$825

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$825

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$825

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3701 US-29 BUS

DanvilleVA24540
property at 124 Girard St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Girard St

DanvilleVA24540
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Crossdale Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crossdale Flats

2105 Bogarde StDurham, NC 27705
property at 835 Glendale Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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835 Glendale Ave

DanvilleVA24540
property at 5109 Dry Fork Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5109 Dry Fork Rd

Dry ForkVA24549

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58 West Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

58 West Apartments

12265 Martinsville HwyDanville, VA 24541
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property at 863 Stokes St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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863 Stokes St

DanvilleVA24541
property at 517 Stephens St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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517 Stephens St

DanvilleVA24541
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West Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Village Apartments

115 Holiday Park RdHillsborough, NC 27278
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Halifax Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Halifax Lofts

722 Mountain RdHalifax, VA 24558
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property at 1473 Myrtle Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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1473 Myrtle Ave

DanvilleVA24540
property at 671 Park Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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671 Park Ave

DanvilleVA24541
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Highland Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Vista

320 Hidden Valley DrCreedmoor, NC 27522
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Independence Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Independence Park

215 William Penn PlzDurham, NC 27704

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property at 1160 Little Creek Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1160 Little Creek Rd

RinggoldVA24586
property at 713 Springfield Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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713 Springfield Rd

DanvilleVA24540

South Boston, VA Local Guide

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 Dillard School priced from $533. Strawberry Hill Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$533
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Willowdaile11SZ1BR,1BA$969
Cardinal's Crest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
Northpointe22BR,1BA$991
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$999
Element at CreeksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Boston, VA and Nearby

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Boston area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Dan River Crossing in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value South Boston apartment is the 3/2 60% AMI Model at Pinewood Forest Apartments starting at $1,333 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for South Boston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dan River Crossing2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Pinewood Forest Apartments3/2 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.19
Del Ray Townhomes2 BR/1 BA RENO2BR,1BA$1.31
English Commons ApartmentsThe St. James - Apartment2BR,2BA$1.33
Autumn ParkThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.33
Crossdale FlatsB22BR,2BA$1.22
Northpointe22BR,1.5BA$1.13
Cardinal's Crest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Element at CreeksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79

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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 $533 at Dillard School.

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 $990 at Cardinal's Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinewood Forest Apartments and starts from $1,333.

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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