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Cheapest Available Virginia Beach County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Virginia Beach County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Jamestown Commons for Adults 55+ in the Indian River neighborhood priced from $900. Harpers Square Apartments in the Dams Neck Naval Air Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Virginia Beach County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jamestown Commons for Adults 55+Cromwell1BR,1BA$900
Harpers Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,010
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Dwell in Hilltop3B1B3BR,1BA$1,050
Brandywine"The Elizabeth"1BR,1BA$1,070
Lynnhaven Landing1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,108
ChartwellOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,114
Thalia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1,127
Pipers Landing ApartmentsGarden-2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 1st Floor- Cozy2BR,1BA$1,130
Dwell in Chic's BeachTwo Bedroom Chic's West Premier2BR,2BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach County, VA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach County area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at Aspen Apartments in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Virginia Beach County apartment is the 3B2B Deluxe Model at Coastline Apartments starting at $1,929 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Lake Taylor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Beach County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Coastline Apartments3B2B Deluxe3BR,2BA$1.46
Weblin PlaceTwo Bedroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.47
Thalia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.13
Berkshire Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Ocean Gate ApartmentsThe Seabreeze2BR,2BA$1.42
ChartwellOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Aden Park Apartments2BD1BA Classic2BR,1BA$1.45
Dwell in Hilltop3B1B3BR,1BA$1.19
Dwell in Chic's BeachTwo Bedroom Chic's West Premier2BR,2BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Beach County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Beach County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Beach County is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Beach County?

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Beach County is Jamestown Commons for Adults 55+ which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Virginia Beach County costs $12,110.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia Beach County?

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 37 regular apartments in Virginia Beach County 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 Virginia Beach County?

Cheap apartments in Virginia Beach County have an average cost of $231 which is $11,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach County.

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