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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Virginia Beach, VA area range in price from $850 to $18,850 with an overall median price of $2,930. The three Virginia Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sunray Historic District at $950, Camelot at $850, and Western Branch at $950. 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
Sunray Historic District$1,427$9505
Camelot$1,440$85036
Western Branch$1,480$95012
Western Branch North$1,643$96057
South Norfolk Historic District$1,659$1,02551
South Norfolk$1,730$1,02536
Western Branch South$1,795$9606
Indian River$2,001$90063
Central Business District$2,079$937136
Culpepper Landing$2,110$850247

Cheapest Available Virginia Beach Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingleside Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Jamestown Commons for Adults 55+Cromwell1BR,1BA$900
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$995
Harpers Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,010
Sunnybrook Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,025
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,029
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at Aspen Apartments in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Virginia Beach apartment is the 912 Summit Ave Model at 912 Summit Ave, Unit summit starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the South Brambleton 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.
Aspen Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
912 Summit Ave, Unit summit912 Summit Ave2BR,1BA$0.83
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Sherwood Forest Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Berkshire Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Villa TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.27

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Beach, VA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Virginia Beach, VA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,045.

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

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Beach is Ingleside Square Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Virginia Beach costs $2,930.

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 212 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 $399 which is $2,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach.

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