Cheap Apartments for Rent in Va Beach, VA from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Creekpointe Apartments
$1,383 - $1,591
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$1,378 - $1,586
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 18

Creekpointe Apartments

14600 Creekpointe CirMidlothian, VA 23114
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Cross Creek Apartments
$1,419 - $2,102
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$1,412 - $2,095
Required Monthly Fees
$7

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$1,419 - $2,102
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cross Creek Apartments

7660 Van Hoy DrRichmond, VA 23235
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Addison at Swift Creek
Rent Specials
$1,530 - $2,481
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$1,499 - $2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$31

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$1,530 - $2,481
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Addison at Swift Creek

4100 Lonas PkyMidlothian, VA 23112
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The Lawton Townhomes
Rent Specials
$1,560 - $2,633
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$1,560 - $2,633

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Lawton Townhomes

6417 Statute StChesterfield, VA 23832
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Waterside at Ironbridge
$1,606 - $2,531
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$1,492 - $2,417
Required Monthly Fees
$114

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$1,606 - $2,531
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Waterside at Ironbridge

11800 Lake Falls DrChester, VA 23831
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Madison Ironbridge
Rent Specials
$1,664 - $3,956
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$1,664 - $3,956

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$1,664 - $3,956
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Madison Ironbridge

11750 Alliance CirChester, VA 23831
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The Reserve at Rivington
$1,780 - $2,685
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$1,735 - $2,640
Required Monthly Fees
$45

Total Monthly Price
$1,780 - $2,685
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Reserve at Rivington

12000 Reserve Manor CirChester, VA 23831
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Festival Park
$1,869
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$1,699
Required Monthly Fees
$170

Total Monthly Price
$1,869
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 27

Festival Park

3524 Festival Park PlzChester, VA 23831
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property at 3900 Maze Runner Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 9

3900 Maze Runner Dr

MidlothianVA23112
property at 4613 Bridgewood Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4613 Bridgewood Rd

MidlothianVA23112
property at 4905 Long Shadow Dr

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4905 Long Shadow Dr

MidlothianVA23112
property at 7806 Fern Hollow Dr

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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7806 Fern Hollow Dr

ChesterfieldVA23832
property at 14708 Midship Woods Ct

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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14708 Midship Woods Ct

ChesterfieldVA23832

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property at 14711 Hancock Crst Wy

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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14711 Hancock Crst Wy

ChesterfieldVA23832
property at 15618 Twisted Cedar Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

15618 Twisted Cedar Dr

ChesterfieldVA23832
property at 4417 Burgess House Ln

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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4417 Burgess House Ln

RichmondVA23236
property at 12201 Dutch Elm Cir

$2,500

Total Monthly Price36 Month Lease Term

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12201 Dutch Elm Cir

MidlothianVA23112

Va Beach, VA Local Guide

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 priced from $511. Meridian Watermark in the Cascade Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Va Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$511
Meridian WatermarkAfton 50%1BR,1BA$1,250
Cross Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,419
Chester Village Senior Apartments2 Bedroom / Solarium2BR,1BA$1,430
Sterling Glen ApartmentsThe Ludlow1BR,1BA$1,440
Hunter's Chase ApartmentsChesterfield Cup1BR,1BA$1,453
River ForestA11BR,1BA$1,521
Addison at Swift CreekWellesley1BR,1BA$1,530
Waterside at IronbridgePotomac1BR,1BA$1,547
Livingston Apartment FlatsSOLIS1BR,1BA$1,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Va Beach, VA and Nearby

As of June 01, 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 C2 Model at Swift Creek Commons Apartments starting at $2,215 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Mabry at Watermill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Va Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towns At Swift CreekWren3BR,2.5BA$1.67
Swift Creek Commons ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$1.56
The Grove at Swift CreekWestover2BR,2BA$1.67
The Station ApartmentsB52BR,2BA$1.75
Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Chester Village Senior Apartments2 Bedroom / Solarium2BR,1BA$1.49
The Lawton TownhomesB12BR,1.5BA$1.85
Garden Springs ApartmentsFirenzi 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.85
Sapphire at CenterpointeAquamarine1BR,1BA$1.83
Meridian WatermarkAfton 50%1BR,1BA$1.89

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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 $1,382 at Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community.

What is the most affordable Va Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Va Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lawton Townhomes and starts from $1,809.

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