
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA from $700 (38 Rentals)
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Oak Grove

The Birches

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Green Tree Apartments

Pillars at Great Bridge

Tapestry Park

The Cedars at Greenbrier

Lakes Of Greenbrier

The Amber at Greenbrier
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ReNew Chesapeake

Greenbrier Woods Apartments

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Hideaway at Greenbrier

Streets of Greenbrier

Woodbriar Apartment Homes

Fenwyck Manor Apartments

Helix

MAA Adalay Bay

Mosaic Summit Pointe
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Aspire at Towne Place

Chesapeake Crossing & The Courtyards

Waverton Chesapeake

Catalina Crossing

Woodbridge Apartments

The Commons at Chesapeake - AFTER 55+

Greenbrier Seniors Apartments

Mosaic Summit Pointe

Acorn Grove Apartment Homes
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Belmont at Greenbrier

905 St Andrews Reach

The Carlton at Greenbrier

The Reserve at Greenbrier

964 St Andrews Reach

935 Still-Harbor Cir

Tallwood Apartments

Infinity at Centerville Crossing

The Cascades
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Avondale I & II

Magnolia Chase Apartments
Washington, Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio Apartments | $1,980 | $1,652 | $2,425 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,128 | $2,677 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,335 | $3,119 |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,452 | $1,540 | $3,180 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Washington Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA.
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Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Catalina Crossing priced from $1,112. Starling Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Washington apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Crossing | One Bed One Bath - 775 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,112 |
| Starling Village | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Greenbrier Seniors Apartments | The Chesapeake | 2BR,1BA | $1,371 |
| Tapestry Park | Artisan | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
| Lakes Of Greenbrier | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| The Amber at Greenbrier | Garnet | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
| Hideaway at Greenbrier | Staunton | 1BR,1BA | $1,643 |
| The Carlton at Greenbrier | The Eden | 1BR,1BA | $1,697 |
| Helix | Zenith | Studio,1BA | $1,746 |
| ReNew Chesapeake | Albany | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, VA
As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $1.88 price per square foot Baron ALT *Newly Renovated Homes Available Model at The Cascades in the in the Greenbrier neighborhood starting from $2,555. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the The Laurel Model at Magnolia Chase Apartments starting at $2,391 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Greenbrier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cascades | Baron ALT *Newly Renovated Homes Available | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Magnolia Chase Apartments | The Laurel | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Magnolia Run | The Birch *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| MAA Adalay Bay | Bristol | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Pillars at Great Bridge | Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Lakes Of Greenbrier | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Tapestry Park | Artisan | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Catalina Crossing | One Bed One Bath - 775 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Greenbrier Seniors Apartments | The Chesapeake | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Starling Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington is under $1,789.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is Catalina Crossing which is listed at $1,112, while the average apartment in Washington costs $2,467.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington?
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 Washington 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 Washington?
Cheap apartments in Washington have an average cost of $322 which is $2,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
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