Cheap Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA from $500 (286 Rentals)

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Taro Walk
$1,077 - $3,046
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$1,052 - $3,021
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Taro Walk

5826 Newtown ArchVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Brandywine
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$1,095 - $1,460
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Brandywine

749 Trellis WayVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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$1,225

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$1,225
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827 15th Half St

Virginia BeachVA23451

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Lake Bradford Apartments
$1,255 - $1,600
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$1,255 - $1,600
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Lake Bradford Apartments

2252 Pleasure House RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455
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Coastline Apartments
$1,321 - $2,021
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$1,315 - $2,015
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Coastline Apartments

631 Lake Edward DrVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Sea Pines
$1,350
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$1,295
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$1,350
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Sea Pines

952 Maximus SqVirginia Beach, VA 23451
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Rose Hall Apartments
$1,360 - $1,735
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$1,360 - $1,735
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Rose Hall Apartments

3301 Eamon CtVirginia Beach, VA 23452
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Tivoli Apartments
$1,373 - $1,573
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Tivoli Apartments

1027 Tivoli CresVirginia Beach, VA 23453
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Linkhorn Place
$1,470
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$1,415
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$1,470
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Linkhorn Place

1109 Allendale DrVirginia Beach, VA 23451
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Ebbetts Plaza
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Ebbetts Plaza

512 Featherstone CtVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Tranquility at the Lake
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Tranquility at the Lake

5827 Burton Station RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455
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200 West I
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200 West I

200 Price StVirginia Beach, VA 23462

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Virginia Beach, VA area range in price from $710 to $7,376 with an overall median price of $2,326. The three Virginia Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Camelot at $875, Sunray Historic District at $995, and Western Branch at $960. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Virginia Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Camelot$1,480$87531
Sunray Historic District$1,480$99516
Western Branch$1,500$96035
Western Branch South$1,589$96018
South Norfolk Historic District$1,695$1,02552
Western Branch North$2,099$96050
Dams Neck Naval Air Station$2,223$1,35114
Central Business District$2,245$710132
North Central$2,245$93751
Northwest$2,284$710185

Cheapest Available Virginia Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Virginia Beach, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Bay Breeze Apartments - West in the Northwest neighborhood priced from $920. 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd in the Lake Taylor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Virginia Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$920
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,000
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,000
Harpers Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,041
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
The Pointe at Pickett Farms1BR1BR,1BA$1,094
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1,100
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach area is the $1.02 price per square foot The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch in the in the Wards Corner neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Virginia Beach apartment is the 426 London St Model at 426 London St starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Dnc neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
The Banks at Berkley3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.25
Quill2BR2BR,2BA$1.26
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Berkshire Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.05
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.18

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Virginia Beach Overview

Virginia Beach, VA is on the southeastern coast of Virginia. You'll find it where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay. Virginia Beach is known for its three-mile long boardwalk that sits on the ocean. It's a great area for singles, couples, and families alike. If you enjoy all that living on the water brings with it, then you've come to the right place, and with a population just under half a million, you'll find that when you're off the beach, there is plenty of dining, culture, and shopping to keep you busy.

Why live in Virginia Beach, VA?

Ask anyone that lives here, and they can give you a whole list of reasons to move to Virginia Beach. One advantage is location. It is within 50% of the country's population. On top of that, the economy is doing well, and there are plenty of opportunities here. The schools are great , and the beach provides endless outdoor activities for the whole family. Not to mention Virginia is considered one of the best places to start a business. It's truly a place that anyone can be happy calling home from kids to seniors.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Beach is under $1,103.

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

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Beach is Ashley Trace Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Virginia Beach costs $2,326.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia Beach?

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 88 regular apartments in Virginia Beach 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?

Cheap apartments in Virginia Beach have an average cost of $405 which is $1,921 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach.

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