
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Branch Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $600 (7 Rentals)
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Western Branch, Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western Branch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Western Branch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $1,050 | $2,500 |
Western Branch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,135 | $2,776 |
Western Branch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,335 | $2,484 |
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Cheapest Available Western Branch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Branch area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Collinswood Lake Apartments priced from $1,050. The Orchards at Belleville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,073. Here are the most affordable Western Branch apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Collinswood Lake Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
The Orchards at Belleville | D-1MAG | 1BR,1BA | $1,073 |
Manor View Apartments | 1 Bedroom with carpet | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Branch, VA
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western Branch area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Miars Farm in the in the Western Branch neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Western Branch apartment is the B2C Model at Chesapeake Pointe starting at $1,504 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Western Branch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Branch apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Miars Farm | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Chesapeake Pointe | B2C | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Arbors at Shoulders Hill Senior Living | The Bennett | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Collinswood Lake Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor! | MC.2B1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
Westwinds | The Ketch | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Residences at Crawford Farms | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Maplewood Apartments - Tax Credit | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Orchards at Belleville | A-2BAY | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Manor View Apartments | 1 Bedroom with carpet | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Branch Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Branch?
The cheapest apartment in Western Branch is Collinswood Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Western Branch costs $1,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Branch?
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 5 regular apartments in Western Branch 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 Western Branch?
Cheap apartments in Western Branch have an average cost of $270 which is $1,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Branch.
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