Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Branch Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Cedar Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Creek Apartments

5624 High St WPortsmouth, VA 23703
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property at 804 City Park Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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804 City Park Ave

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 1556 Darren Cir

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1556 Darren Cir

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 5020 Fable Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5020 Fable Ave

PortsmouthVA23703
property at 4633 Drum Point Ln

$1,000

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$1,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4633 Drum Point Ln

ChesapeakeVA23321

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Taylor Pointe Apartments
$1,296 - $1,999
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Taylor Pointe Apartments

3245 Meadows WayChesapeake, VA 23321
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Belleville Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belleville Meadows

5609 Plummer BlvdSuffolk, VA 23435
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Taylor Bend Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Bend Apartments

3500 Clover RdChesapeake, VA 23321
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The Sterling
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sterling

4271 Taylor RdChesapeake, VA 23321
property at 513 Truitt Rd

$1,550

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$1,550

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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513 Truitt Rd

ChesapeakeVA23321
property at 3225 Clover Rd E

$1,895

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$1,895

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

3225 Clover Rd E

ChesapeakeVA23321
property at 3701 Radford Cir

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3701 Radford Cir

ChesapeakeVA23321

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Western Branch, Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western Branch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Branch area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Collinswood Lake Apartments priced from $995. The Orchards at Belleville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,073. Here are the most affordable Western Branch apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collinswood Lake Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$995
The Orchards at BellevilleThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,073
Hodges Manor ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,225
Residences at Crawford Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,230
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1BA$1,288
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Lakeside2BR,1BA$1,296
Maplewood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,348
Stonebridge Apartments1BREN1BR,1BA$1,550
Bridge 17 Apartment HomesThe York1BR,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Branch, VA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Branch 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 Western Branch 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 Western Branch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Collinswood Lake Apartments3 Beds3BR,1BA$1.14
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
3453 Clover Meadows Dr, Unit 34533453 Clover Meadows Dr2BR,2BA$1.41
Maplewood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Bridge 17 Apartment HomesThe York1BR,1BA$1.83
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Lakeside2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Hodges Manor ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.63
Residences at Crawford Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.64
The Orchards at BellevilleThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.57
Stonebridge Apartments1BREN1BR,1BA$2.55

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Western Branch, Portsmouth, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Western Branch, Portsmouth, and the greater Virginia Beach area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Branch Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Branch?

The cheapest apartment in Western Branch is Collinswood Lake Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Western Branch costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Branch?

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 9 regular apartments in Western Branch 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 Western Branch?

Cheap apartments in Western Branch have an average cost of $418 which is $1,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Branch.

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