Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Branch Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $625 (30 Rentals)

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Manor View Apartments
$1,135 - $1,500

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Base Rent$1,135 - $1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,135 - $1,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Manor View Apartments

940 Chumley RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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Hodges Manor Apartments
$1,225 - $1,540

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Base Rent$1,225 - $1,540

Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $1,540
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hodges Manor Apartments

1008 Cherokee RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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The Grand at Mallard
$1,288

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Base Rent$1,288

Total Monthly Price$1,288
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grand at Mallard

840 Lancer DrPortsmouth, VA 23701
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Residences at Crawford Farms
$1,314 - $1,916

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Base Rent$1,294 - $1,896
Required Monthly Fees$20

Total Monthly Price$1,314 - $1,916
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

Residences at Crawford Farms

700 Cherokee RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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property at 2062 Elmhurst Ln
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2062 Elmhurst Ln

PortsmouthVA23701

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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 5150 Castle Way
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
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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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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804 City Park Ave

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 5121 Radcliff Cir
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom Rentals
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5121 Radcliff Cir

PortsmouthVA23703
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Arbors at Western Branch
$971 - $2,250

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Base Rent$971 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price$971 - $2,250
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Arbors at Western Branch

2500 Chesapeake Square Ring RdChesapeake, VA 23321
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Arbors at Shoulders Hill
$1,167 - $1,397

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Base Rent$1,167 - $1,397

Total Monthly Price$1,167 - $1,397
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 9

Arbors at Shoulders Hill

5626 Shoulders Hill RdSuffolk, VA 23435
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Miars Farm
$1,250 - $2,100

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Base Rent$1,250 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $2,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

Miars Farm

4415 Deborah CtChesapeake, VA 23321
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Maplewood
$1,365 - $1,571

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Base Rent$1,365 - $1,571

Total Monthly Price$1,365 - $1,571
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maplewood

3824 Maplefield DrChesapeake, VA 23321
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Taylor Pointe Apartments
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$1,399 - $2,299

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Base Rent$1,399 - $2,299

Total Monthly PriceVaries
10 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Taylor Pointe Apartments

3245 Meadows WayChesapeake, VA 23321
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Bridge 17 Apartment Homes
$1,645 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,645 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,645 - $1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge 17 Apartment Homes

1000 Jentsen LoopSuffolk, VA 23435
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Belleville Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belleville Meadows

5609 Plummer BlvdSuffolk, VA 23435
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property at 1850 Quivers Keep
$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 27
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1850 Quivers Keep

ChesapeakeVA23321
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The Sterling
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sterling

4271 Taylor RdChesapeake, VA 23321
property at 3524 Clover Meadow Dr
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3524 Clover Meadow Dr

ChesapeakeVA23321

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property at 4021 Sloop Trail
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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4021 Sloop Trail

ChesapeakeVA23321
property at 3551 Radford Cir
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3551 Radford Cir

ChesapeakeVA23321

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
The Grand at MallardMC.2B1.5B2BR,1BA$1,288
The Orchards at BellevilleThe Hawthorn2BR,1BA$1,325
Maplewood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,365
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Garden1BR,1BA$1,399
Bridge 17 Apartment HomesThe York1BR,1BA$1,645
Stonebridge Apartments1 bedroom waitlist1BR,1BA$1,669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Branch, VA

As of September 11, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Maplewood starting at $1,365 with a $1.52 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
Maplewood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Bridge 17 Apartment HomesThe York1BR,1BA$1.83
The Orchards at BellevilleThe Hawthorn2BR,1BA$1.48
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors1BR,1BA$1.49
Hodges Manor ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.63
Taylor Pointe ApartmentsThe Garden1BR,1BA$2.18
Stonebridge Apartments1 bedroom waitlist1BR,1BA$2.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Western Branch, Portsmouth, VA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,475.

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 5 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 $319 which is $1,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Branch.

Expert Rental Resources

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