
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Virginia Beach, VA from $715 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Business District area of Virginia Beach.


Thalia Landing Apartments

Holland House - Senior 55+

Commons at Princess Anne

The Arbors at Birchwood

Coastline - VA

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Patriot Pointe Apartments

Ridgewood Club Apartments

Pembroke Town Center
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The Palms Apartments

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Lakeview Apartments & Townhomes

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Woodshire Apartments

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Chase Arbor

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Runaway Bay Apartments

Greenwich Village
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Hunter's Mill Apartments

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Seawall Apartments & Townhomes

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Thalia Gardens Apartments and Townhomes

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Dove Landing Apartments

Ashbrook Apartments

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Banyan Grove

Columbus Station Apartments at Town Center
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South Lake Apartments

525 Historic Kempsville

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St. Croix Apartments

Cambria at Cornerstone

Midtown

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Willow Lake

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Shoreline
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Summer Station Apartments

Pembroke Crossing Apartments

The Marq

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Nexus

Haygood Halls

BLVD 45

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Constitution

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Independence at Town Center

The Cosmopolitan Apartments
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4155 Thalia Station Cir

4701 Woods Edge Rd

468 Thalia Rd
Central Business District, Virginia Beach, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,649 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $715 | $2,735 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $851 | $3,209 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $961 | $3,549 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $1,453 | $2,450 |
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Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Holland House - Senior 55+ priced from $1,115. Coastline - VA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,290. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland House - Senior 55+ | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Coastline - VA | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Commons at Princess Anne | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,363 |
| The Palms Apartments | The Bay | 1BR,1BA | $1,494 |
| Lakeview Apartments & Townhomes | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| Pembroke Town Center | The Cosmopolitan | 2BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| Renaissance I | 1B80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,523 |
| Chase Arbor | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| Hunter's Mill Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Seawall Apartments & Townhomes | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1,610 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, VA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.75 price per square foot Dorchester Townhouse Model at Haygood Halls in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,454. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the C1G Model at Woodshire Apartments starting at $2,215 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Haygood Halls | Dorchester Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| Woodshire Apartments | C1G | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Coastline - VA | 3B2B | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Independence at Town Center | 2 BR / 1.5 BA Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| Greenwich Village | Carnegie | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Pembroke Town Center | The Cosmopolitan | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Pembroke Lake Apartments | 2b1b Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Auburn Place Apartments | 1DN | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Seawall Apartments & Townhomes | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Commons at Princess Anne | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Holland House - Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $1,940.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?
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 19 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $357 which is $1,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
Expert Rental Resources
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