Cheap Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA from $500 (269 Rentals)

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Taro Walk
$1,107 - $3,184
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$1,052 - $3,129
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$1,107 - $3,184
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Taro Walk

5826 Newtown ArchVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Brandywine
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$1,120 - $1,485
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$1,120 - $1,485

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$1,120 - $1,485
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Brandywine

749 Trellis WayVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Pelican Watch
$1,253 - $1,468
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$1,165 - $1,380
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$1,253 - $1,468
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Pelican Watch

3460 Kelsey Bay LnVirginia Beach, VA 23453
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Lake Bradford Apartments
$1,280 - $1,600
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$1,280 - $1,600

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Lake Bradford Apartments

2252 Pleasure House RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455
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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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409 Hobart Ave

Virginia BeachVA23451
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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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Tivoli Apartments
$1,373 - $1,573
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$1,373 - $1,573

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Tivoli Apartments

1027 Tivoli CresVirginia Beach, VA 23453
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Patriot Pointe Apartments
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$1,425 - $1,700
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$1,425 - $1,700

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Patriot Pointe Apartments

124 Palm Beach PlVirginia Beach, VA 23452
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Linkhorn Place
$1,470
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$1,415
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$1,470
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

Linkhorn Place

1109 Allendale DrVirginia Beach, VA 23451
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Rose Hall Apartments
$1,490 - $1,700
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$1,490 - $1,700

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Rose Hall Apartments

3301 Eamon CtVirginia Beach, VA 23452
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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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Oakcrest Apartments
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Oakcrest Apartments

1000-1040 Gill CtVirginia Beach, VA 23451
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200 West I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

200 West I

200 Price StVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Pinewood Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Villas

815-821 15 1/2 StVirginia Beach, VA 23451
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Dwell in Hilltop
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dwell in Hilltop

480 Lisa SqVirginia Beach, VA 23454

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Virginia Beach, VA area range in price from $715 to $5,999 with an overall median price of $2,324. The three Virginia Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Camelot at $875, Sunray Historic District at $1,095, and South Norfolk Historic District at $1,020. 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$1,512$87517
Sunray Historic District$1,535$1,0958
South Norfolk Historic District$1,550$1,02040
Western Branch$1,555$97419
Western Branch South$1,571$9749
South Norfolk$2,000$1,09553
Western Branch North$2,099$97411
North Central$2,292$93746
Culpepper Landing$2,383$875153
Central Business District$2,390$71581

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. 200 West I in the Newtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $967. 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
200 West I3B3BR,2BA$967
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,000
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Great Bridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,078
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Jamestown Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,091
Crossroads LandingA1 - Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3BE Model at 200 West I in the in the Newtown neighborhood starting from $1,247. The second greatest value Virginia Beach apartment is the 3B50PB Model at Riverside Station I starting at $1,263 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Lake Taylor 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.
200 West I3BE3BR,2BA$0.99
Riverside Station I3B50PB3BR,2BA$1.02
Hampton Apartments2b1b Market Platinum2BR,1BA$1.29
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Berkshire ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Jamestown Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.18
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.30

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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 Great Bridge Apartments which is listed at $1,078, while the average apartment in Virginia Beach costs $2,324.

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 45 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 $555 which is $1,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach.

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