Cheap Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA from $715 (368 Rentals)

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$825

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4306 Gadwall Pl

Virginia BeachVA23462
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Taro Walk
$1,057 - $2,416
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$1,052 - $2,411
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$1,057 - $2,416
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 14

Brandywine

749 Trellis WayVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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property at 827 15th Half St

$1,225

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$1,225

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827 15th Half St

Virginia BeachVA23451

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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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Patriot Pointe Apartments
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$1,325 - $1,475
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

Patriot Pointe Apartments

124 Palm Beach PlVirginia Beach, VA 23452
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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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Tivoli Apartments

1027 Tivoli CresVirginia Beach, VA 23453
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Lakeview Apartments & Townhomes
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$1,405 - $2,005
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$1,395 - $1,995
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Lakeview Apartments & Townhomes

5414 Catina ArchVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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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 21

Linkhorn Place

1109 Allendale DrVirginia Beach, VA 23451
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property at 1316 Credle Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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1316 Credle Rd

Virginia BeachVA23454

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA

Pricing Updated: 08/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Virginia Beach, VA area range in price from $715 to $5,999 with an overall median price of $1,913. The three Virginia Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Camelot at $1,348, Sunray Historic District at $1,365, and Western Branch at $1,400. 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$1,348$87521
Sunray Historic District$1,365$1,0959
Western Branch$1,400$97120
South Norfolk Historic District$1,461$1,02542
Western Branch South$1,500$97110
South Norfolk$1,705$99754
Western Branch North$1,724$9719
Dams Neck Naval Air Station$1,750$1,4926
Indian River$1,775$91939
Culpepper Landing$1,865$875169

Cheapest Available Virginia Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Virginia Beach, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Reunion Senior Living at Kindred in the Dnc neighborhood priced from $841. 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
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$841
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$920
Sewells Point ApartmentsCozy 1BR – Walk-In Closet, Easy I-64 Access & P...1BR,1BA$925
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
Ingleside Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$925
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Great Bridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,078
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
201 W 34th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,099
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach area is the $1.27 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Weblin Place in the in the Lake Taylor neighborhood starting from $1,650. 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.
Weblin PlaceThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.27
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
200 West I3B3BR,2BA$0.99
The Pointe at Pickett Farms3BR3BR,2BA$1.24
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$0.75
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
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 $1,100.

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 $925, while the average apartment in Virginia Beach costs $1,913.

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 112 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 $459 which is $1,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach.

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