
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA from $500 (39 Rentals)
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Thalia Landing Apartments

Taro Walk

Harbor Inn Apartments

Brandywine

Hampton Apartments

The Arbors at Birchwood

Lake Bradford Apartments

Vantage Apartments
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Waterford Apartments

Coastline Apartments

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Doria Apartments

Ridgewood Club Apartments

Pembroke Town Center

BayPointe Crossing

Diamond Springs Apartments

Ebbetts Plaza
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Tranquility at the Lake

200 West I

Summer Haven Apartments

Bay Breeze Apartments - West

Albert Court Apartments

Victoria Place Apartments

Dwell in Chic's Beach

Falcon Point Apartment Homes

Bonney Trace Apartments
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Amhurst III Apartments

Grand Cypress Apartments

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4314 Dunning Rd

East Beach Apartments

3806 Simms Rd

Park Towne Apartments

Pleasant Village Apartments

Sand Beach Towers
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Sandy Beach Apartments

3529 Dominion Ave
Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Studio Apartments | $1,577 | $1,268 | $2,192 |
| Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $710 | $3,830 |
| Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $844 | $3,099 |
| Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $954 | $3,485 |
| Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,439 | $3,262 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Breeze Apartments - West | Garden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Harbor Inn Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| East Beach Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,268 |
| Taro Walk | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1,288 |
| Coastline Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| Renaissance I | 1B70 | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| Aden Park Apartments | 1BD1BA Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Hampton Apartments | 2b1b Tax Credit Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Pleasant Village Apartments | The Beach | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| BayPointe Crossing | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, VA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.55 price per square foot Bayside Renovated Model at Bayville Apartments in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $2,056. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayville Apartments | Bayside Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Independence at Town Center | 2 BR / 1.5 BA Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| Hampton Apartments | 2b1b Market Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Diamond Springs Apartments | Marquise | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Weblin Place | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Pleasant Village Apartments | The Beach | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Doria Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Coastline Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Bay Breeze Apartments - West | Garden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Harbor Inn Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest is under $1,374.
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 $2,155.
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 17 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 $182 which is $1,973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.
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