
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Va Beach, VA from $500 (48 Rentals)
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Mallard Cove Apartments

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The Lawton Townhomes

Watermark Gardens

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Creekpointe Apartments

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Cross Creek Apartments

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Waterside at Ironbridge

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Swift Creek Commons Apartments

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The Station Apartments

Sapphire at Centerpointe
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Colony at Centerpointe

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Austin Woods

Hunter's Chase Apartments

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Addison at Swift Creek

Glenmoor Oaks

The Grove at Swift Creek

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The Reserve at Rivington

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Luxe 360 on Centerpointe

Commonwealth Apartments

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Chester Village Green

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Festival Park

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3900 Maze Runner Dr

10612 Ridgerun Rd

11548 New Forest Trail

14445 Hancock Towns Dr

7516 Flag Tail Dr

14708 Midship Woods Ct

12201 Lightning Bug Lp

13312 Pharlap Turn

14604 Mill Spring Dr
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13304 Master Stag Dr

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Va Beach, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Va Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Va Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $511 | $2,848 |
| Va Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,160 | $3,800 |
| Va Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $1,240 | $4,260 |
| Va Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,350 | $3,465 |
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Cheapest Available Va Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Va Beach, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community in the Chesterfield County neighborhood priced from $511. Mallard Cove Apartments in the Cascade Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Va Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $511 |
| Mallard Cove Apartments | "The Cove" | 2BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Meridian Watermark | Afton 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Lawton Townhomes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| River Forest | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,394 |
| Arbor Lake | Lake House | 2BR,2BA | $1,419 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Chester Village Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom / Solarium | 2BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Sterling Glen Apartments | The Ludlow | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Swift Creek Commons Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Va Beach, VA and Nearby
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Va Beach area is the $1.67 price per square foot Wren Model at Towns At Swift Creek in the in the Charter Colony- Hartley Village neighborhood starting from $2,886. The second greatest value Va Beach apartment is the C1 Model at Colony at Centerpointe starting at $2,270 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Va Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Towns At Swift Creek | Wren | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.67 |
| Colony at Centerpointe | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| The Station Apartments | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| The Reserve at Rivington | Petersburg | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Chester Village Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom / Solarium | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Waterside at Ironbridge | James | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Mallard Cove Apartments | "The Cove" | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Arbor Lake | Lake House | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Sapphire at Centerpointe | Aquamarine | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Va Beach Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Va Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Va Beach Apartment is $511 at Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Va Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Va Beach is starting from $1,160 at Mallard Cove Apartments.
What is the most affordable Va Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Va Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mallard Cove Apartments and starts from $1,270.
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