
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach County, VA from $500 (101 Rentals)
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Jamestown Commons

Thalia Landing Apartments

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Taro Walk

Green Lakes

Harbor Inn Apartments

Tranquility at the Lakes II

Holland House - Senior 55+

Hampton Apartments

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Brandywine
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Chatham Square Apartments

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Commons at Princess Anne

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Emerald Point Apartments & Townhomes

Pipers Landing Apartments

Laurel Court Apartments

Berkshire Apartments

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Pelican Watch

Vantage Apartments
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Waterford Apartments

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Lake Bradford Apartments

Indian Lakes

Coastline - VA

4604 Albert Ct, Unit 101

Mayflower Apartments

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Patriot Pointe Apartments

Tallwood Apartments

Woodberry Forest

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Sea Pines
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Pembroke Town Center

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Tivoli Apartments

Ridgewood Club Apartments

405-23rd 1/2 23 1/2 St

College Square Townhomes Apartments

Seahaven Apartments

Pembroke Lake Apartments

Diamond Springs Apartments

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Weblin Place

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Linkhorn Place
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Chartwell

Harpers Square Apartments

Thousand Oaks Apartments & Townhomes

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Lakeview Apartments & Townhomes

Royal Pointe

WaterFront Apartments

Oasis Apartment Homes

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Woodshire Apartments

27 Atlantic

The Palms Apartments
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Virginia Beach County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Virginia Beach County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach County Studio Apartments | $1,699 | $1,325 | $2,329 |
| Virginia Beach County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $715 | $3,515 |
| Virginia Beach County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $851 | $5,999 |
| Virginia Beach County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $961 | $5,040 |
| Virginia Beach County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,453 | $2,650 |
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Cheapest Available Virginia Beach County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Virginia Beach County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Bay Breeze Apartments - West in the Northwest neighborhood priced from $920. Harbor Inn Apartments in the North Camellia Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Virginia Beach County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Breeze Apartments - West | Garden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Harbor Inn Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Lynnhaven Landing | 1 Bedroom Apartment - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| 200 West I | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1,247 |
| Berkshire Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Vantage Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,272 |
| Coastline - VA | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Emerald Point Apartments & Townhomes | P1BR.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| Jamestown Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Hampton Apartments | 2b1b Tax Credit Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach County, VA
As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach County area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3B Model at 200 West I in the in the Newtown neighborhood starting from $1,247. The second greatest value Virginia Beach County apartment is the The Birch *Newly Renovated Model at Magnolia Run starting at $1,896 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Greenbrier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Beach County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 West I | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Magnolia Run | The Birch *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Hampton Apartments | 2b1b Market Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| College Square Townhomes Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Weblin Place | Two Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Green Lakes | 3/1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Chartwell | Two Bedroom Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Berkshire Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Ocean Gate Apartments | The Seabreeze | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Bay Breeze Apartments - West | Garden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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 $1,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Beach County?
The cheapest apartment in Virginia Beach County is Harbor Inn Apartments which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Virginia Beach County costs $1,925.
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 18 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 $223 which is $1,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.