Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunray Historic District Chesapeake, VA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Charlestowne Condominiums

4500-4673 Greenwood DrPortsmouth, VA 23701
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Sunray Historic District, Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunray Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunray Historic District area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manor View Apartments priced from $1,075. Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,288. Here are the most affordable Sunray Historic District apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors1BR,1BA$1,075
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1BA$1,288
Maplewood Apartments - Tax Credit2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunray Historic District, VA

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunray Historic District area is the $1.29 price per square foot MC.2B1.5B Model at Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor! in the in the Western Branch neighborhood starting from $1,288. The second greatest value Sunray Historic District apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Maplewood Apartments - Tax Credit starting at $1,345 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Western Branch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunray Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Maplewood Apartments - Tax Credit2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Carpet1BR,1BA$1.47

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Sunray Historic District, Chesapeake, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia including Sunray Historic District, Chesapeake, and the greater Virginia Beach area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunray Historic District Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunray Historic District?

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 7 regular apartments in Sunray Historic District 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 Sunray Historic District?

Cheap apartments in Sunray Historic District have an average cost of $664 which is $816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunray Historic District.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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