Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Branch Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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Belleville Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belleville Meadows

5609 Plummer BlvdSuffolk, VA 23435
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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 BellevilleD-1MAG1BR,1BA$1,073
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom with carpet1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Branch, VA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western Branch area is the $1.33 price per square foot The Bennett Model at The Arbors at Shoulders Hill Senior Living in the in the Western Branch neighborhood starting from $1,383. The second greatest value Western Branch apartment is the Three bedroom Model at Stone Ridge Apartments starting at $1,507 with a $1.48 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.
The Arbors at Shoulders Hill Senior LivingThe Bennett2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Stone Ridge ApartmentsThree bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.48
Collinswood Lake Apartments2 Beds2BR,1BA$1.13
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.21
WestwindsThe Ketch2BR,2BA$1.53
Bridge 17 Apartment HomesThe York1BR,1BA$1.67
Maplewood Apartments - Tax Credit2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom with carpet1BR,1BA$1.41
Residences at Crawford Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.39
The Orchards at BellevilleD-1MAG1BR,1BA$1.57

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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 $2,800.

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 10 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 $249 which is $2,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Branch.

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