Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA from $500 (91 Rentals)

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Taro Walk
$1,077 - $2,536
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$1,052 - $2,511
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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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$1,120 - $1,485
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Brandywine

749 Trellis WayVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Lake Bradford Apartments
$1,280 - $1,600
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$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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Lakeview Apartments & Townhomes
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$1,436 - $2,275
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$1,426 - $2,265
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Lakeview Apartments & Townhomes

5414 Catina ArchVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Woodshire Apartments
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$1,519 - $2,143
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$1,504 - $2,128
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Woodshire Apartments

149 S Budding AveVirginia Beach, VA 23452
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Runaway Bay Apartments
$1,580 - $2,965
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$1,465 - $2,850
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Runaway Bay Apartments

100 Runaway Bay DrVirginia Beach, VA 23452
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Dove Landing
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$1,618 - $1,848
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$1,369 - $1,599
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$249

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$1,618 - $1,848
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Dove Landing

5301 Justin CtVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Bayville Apartments
$1,661 - $2,226
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$1,655 - $2,220
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Bayville Apartments

1512 Kindly LnVirginia Beach, VA 23455
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Carolanne Terrace Apartments
$1,688 - $1,888
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$1,625 - $1,825
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$63

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$1,688 - $1,888
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Carolanne Terrace Apartments

5528 Carolanne TerVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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St. Croix Apartments
$1,695 - $2,190
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$1,690 - $2,185
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St. Croix Apartments

801 Caribe PlVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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$1,743 - $2,783
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$1,697 - $2,737
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548 Newtown RdVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Seawall Apartments & Townhomes
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$1,750 - $2,420
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$1,740 - $2,410
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Seawall Apartments & Townhomes

5516 Seawall CtVirginia Beach, VA 23462
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Diamond North Apartments
$1,768 - $2,688
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$1,765 - $2,685
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$1,768 - $2,688
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Diamond North Apartments

1350 Sapphire DrVirginia Beach, VA 23455
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property at 4638 Coronet Ave

$1,795

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4638 Coronet Ave

Virginia BeachVA23455
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4626 Coronet Ave

Virginia BeachVA23455

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Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Bay Breeze Apartments - West priced from $920. Harbor Inn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$920
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Hampton Apartments1b1b Tax Credit Platinum1BR,1BA$1,119
Taro Walk2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$1,288
East Beach Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,318
Pleasant Village ApartmentsThe Beach2BR,2BA$1,350
Vantage Apartments2BR Waitlist2BR,1BA$1,358
Lakeview Apartments & TownhomesAdair1BR,1BA$1,436
Diamond Springs ApartmentsEmerald Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,475
Woodshire ApartmentsA1P1BR,1BA$1,629

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, VA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.37 price per square foot 5321 Warminster Dr Model at 5321 Warminster Dr, Unit #104 in the in the Newtown neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 2 BR / 1.5 BA Townhome Model at Independence at Town Center starting at $1,960 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5321 Warminster Dr, Unit #1045321 Warminster Dr2BR,2BA$1.37
Independence at Town Center2 BR / 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.63
Ashbrook Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.76
Pleasant Village ApartmentsThe Island2BR,2BA$1.56
Old DonationPeyton III1BR,1BA$1.74
Taro Walk2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$1.43
Vantage Apartments2BR Waitlist2BR,1BA$1.52
Hampton Apartments1b1b Tax Credit Platinum1BR,1BA$1.32
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.18
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Northwest, Virginia Beach, and the greater Virginia Beach area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest is Harbor Inn Apartments which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $2,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest?

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 2 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest?

Cheap apartments in Northwest have an average cost of $265 which is $2,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.