Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Indian River Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA from $600 (6 Rentals)

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925 S Military HwyVirginia Beach, VA 23464

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Indian River, Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Indian River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Indian River area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Starling Village - 55+ Community priced from $1,050. Arbor Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,222. Here are the most affordable Indian River apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starling Village - 55+ Community1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Arbor Glen ApartmentsGarden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1,222
The BirchesBonsai1BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indian River, VA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Indian River area is the $1.51 price per square foot The Laurel Model at Magnolia Chase Apartments in the in the Greenbrier neighborhood starting from $2,008. The second greatest value Indian River apartment is the Charlotte Model at ReNew Virginia Beach starting at $1,745 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Indian River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Indian River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Chase ApartmentsThe Laurel3BR,2BA$1.51
ReNew Virginia BeachCharlotte2BR,2BA$1.56
The MorganOsprey E2BR,2BA$1.79
Lakes Of GreenbrierTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
Holly PointThe Peyton1BR,1BA$1.81
Eastwyck Village Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.82
Fenwyck Manor ApartmentsCeltic1BR,1BA$1.94
Arbor Glen ApartmentsGarden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.48
Indian River Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom Garden Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1.74
The BirchesBonsai1BR,1BA$1.81

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Indian River, Chesapeake, VA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Chesapeake, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northwestern Virginia Beach. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Indian River Neighborhood in Chesapeake, VA

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Indian River Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indian River?

The cheapest apartment in Indian River is Starling Village - 55+ Community which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Indian River costs $1,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Indian River?

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 7 regular apartments in Indian River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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