Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Branch Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $600 (5 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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Belleville Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belleville Meadows

5609 Plummer BlvdSuffolk, VA 23435
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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 2 Beds unit found at The Orchards at Belleville priced from $1,205. Residences at Crawford Farms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,219. Here are the most affordable Western Branch apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Orchards at BellevilleE-2BAY2BR,1BA$1,205
Residences at Crawford Farms2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II2BR,1BA$1,219
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1BA$1,288

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Branch, VA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western Branch area is the $1.68 price per square foot The Chesapeake Model at Bridge 17 Apartment Homes in the in the Western Branch neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Western Branch apartment is the Red Maple Model at Arbors at Western Branch starting at $1,795 with a $1.73 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.
Bridge 17 Apartment HomesThe Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.68
Arbors at Western BranchRed Maple2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Arbors at Shoulders HillThe Harbour2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Residences at Crawford Farms2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II2BR,1BA$1.28
Maplewood Apartments - Tax Credit2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
The Orchards at BellevilleE-2BAY2BR,1BA$1.48
Harbour Breeze Lifestyle ApartmentsThe Haven1BR,1BA$2.12

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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 Harbour Breeze Lifestyle Apartments which is listed at $1,480, while the average apartment in Western Branch costs $1,385.

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 7 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 $274 which is $1,111 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Branch.

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