
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunray Historic District Chesapeake, VA from $900 (6 Rentals)
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Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!

Manor View Apartments
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Collinswood Lake Apartments

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Sunray Historic District, Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunray Historic District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunray Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $995 | $1,425 |
| Sunray Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Sunray Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $1,295 | $1,553 |
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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 Collinswood Lake Apartments priced from $995. Manor View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Sunray Historic District apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collinswood Lake Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Manor View Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor! | MC.2B1.5B | 2BR,1BA | $1,288 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunray Historic District, VA
As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunray Historic District area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Beds Model at Collinswood Lake Apartments in the in the Western Branch neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Sunray Historic District apartment is the MC.2B1.5B Model at Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor! starting at $1,288 with a $1.29 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collinswood Lake Apartments | 3 Beds | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor! | MC.2B1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Maplewood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Manor View Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Ashton Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunray Historic District Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunray Historic District?
The cheapest apartment in Sunray Historic District is Collinswood Lake Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Sunray Historic District costs $1,480.
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 13 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 $795 which is $685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunray Historic District.
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