Cheap Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA from $500 (277 Rentals)

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$1,010

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3218 Green Lakes Dr

Virginia BeachVA23452
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Taro Walk
$1,077 - $3,209
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$1,052 - $3,184
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$1,077 - $3,209
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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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property at 356 Cypresswood Ct

$1,219

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$1,219

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356 Cypresswood Ct

Virginia BeachVA23454
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Royal Pointe
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$1,230 - $1,869
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$1,200 - $1,839
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$1,230 - $1,869
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Royal Pointe

1749 Lacrosse DrVirginia Beach, VA 23464
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Lake Bradford Apartments
$1,255 - $1,570
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$1,255 - $1,570

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$1,255 - $1,570
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Lake Bradford Apartments

2252 Pleasure House RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455
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Coastline Apartments
$1,286 - $2,046
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$1,280 - $2,040
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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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$55

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$1,350
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

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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$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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BayPointe Crossing
$1,374 - $2,160
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$1,364 - $2,150
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BayPointe Crossing

5414 Catina ArchVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Aden Park Apartments
$1,449 - $1,899
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$1,349 - $1,799
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$100

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$1,449 - $1,899
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 24

Aden Park Apartments

512 Featherstone CtVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Linkhorn Place
$1,470
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$1,415
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$55

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$1,470
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30

Linkhorn Place

1109 Allendale DrVirginia Beach, VA 23451
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The Reflections
$1,493 - $3,068
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$1,455 - $3,030
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The Reflections

3001 Reflections WayVirginia Beach, VA 23452
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Virginia Beach, VA area range in price from $710 to $6,250 with an overall median price of $2,328. The three Virginia Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sunray Historic District at $995, Camelot at $875, 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
Sunray Historic District$1,480$99515
Camelot$1,490$87546
Western Branch$1,500$96027
Western Branch South$1,689$96010
Western Branch North$1,825$96059
North Central$2,170$93772
Virginia Beach Town Center$2,170$710115
Central Business District$2,180$710218
South Norfolk Historic District$2,200$1,02553
Dams Neck Naval Air Station$2,223$1,35115

Cheapest Available Virginia Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Virginia Beach, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Riverside Station I in the Lake Taylor neighborhood priced from $850. Bay Breeze Apartments - West in the Northwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $920. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Virginia Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Station I2B40PB2BR,2BA$850
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$920
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
The Pointe at Pickett Farms1BR1BR,1BA$1,094
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
Hampton Apartments1b1b Tax Credit Platinum1BR,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach area is the $1.13 price per square foot 7928 Pythian Ave Model at 7928 Pythian Ave in the in the Suburban Acres neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Virginia Beach apartment is the The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch starting at $1,300 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Wards Corner 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.
7928 Pythian Ave7928 Pythian Ave3BR,2BA$1.13
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
211 W 29th St, Unit 1211 W 29th St2BR,1BA$1.20
2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 12834 Tidewater Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
Berkshire Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Hampton Apartments1b1b Tax Credit Platinum1BR,1BA$1.32
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 $1,119.

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

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Beach is Harbor Inn Apartments which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Virginia Beach costs $2,328.

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 197 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 $419 which is $1,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach.

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