Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Sherwood Flats
$1,155 - $1,270
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$1,080 - $1,195
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$75

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$1,155 - $1,270
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Sherwood Flats

9610 Sherwood PlNorfolk, VA 23503
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Royal Mace Apartments
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$1,333 - $2,167
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$1,333 - $2,167

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$1,333 - $2,167
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Royal Mace Apartments

9621 Chesapeake BlvdNorfolk, VA 23503
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The James
$1,453 - $3,685
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$1,393 - $3,625
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$1,453 - $3,685
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The James

345 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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3127 Argonne Ave
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3127 Argonne Ave

3127 Argonne AveNorfolk, VA 23509

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.