Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Branch Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $600 (25 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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$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5150 Castle Way

PortsmouthVA23703
property at 804 City Park Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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804 City Park Ave

PortsmouthVA23701
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Taylor Pointe Apartments
$1,085 - $2,299
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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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The Sterling
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sterling

4271 Taylor RdChesapeake, VA 23321
property at 3301 Clover Meadow Dr

$1,500

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3301 Clover Meadow Dr

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 Manor View Apartments priced from $1,135. Hodges Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Western Branch apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors1BR,1BA$1,135
Hodges Manor ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,225
Residences at Crawford Farms2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1,251
The Grand at MallardMC.2B1.5B2BR,1BA$1,288
Maplewood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Branch, VA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Branch area is the $1.29 price per square foot MC.2B1.5B Model at The Grand at Mallard in the in the Western Branch neighborhood starting from $1,288. The second greatest value Western Branch apartment is the 1b1.5b Model at Taylor Bend Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.57 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 Grand at MallardMC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Taylor Bend Apartments1b1.5b1BR,1.5BA$1.57
Maplewood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Bridge 17 Apartment HomesThe York1BR,1BA$1.83
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Lakeside2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Residences at Crawford Farms2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.47
Stonebridge Apartments2 bedroom waitlist2BR,2BA$1.95
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors1BR,1BA$1.49
Hodges Manor ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.63

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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 Manor View Apartments which is listed at $1,135, while the average apartment in Western Branch costs $1,540.

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 4 regular apartments in Western Branch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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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