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Cheapest Available Virginia Beach County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Virginia Beach County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Bay Breeze Apartments - West in the Northwest neighborhood priced from $920. Harbor Inn Apartments in the North Camellia Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Virginia Beach County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$920
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Harpers Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,041
Brandywine"The Elizabeth"1BR,1BA$1,095
Hampton Apartments1b1b Tax Credit Classic1BR,1BA$1,119
Lynnhaven Landing1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,219
Berkshire Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,220
Taro Walk2 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1,263
Coastline Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1,270
Pipers Landing ApartmentsGarden- 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach County, VA

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach County area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3B2B Model at Coastline Apartments in the in the Lake Taylor neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value Virginia Beach County apartment is the 2 BR / 1.5 BA Townhome Model at Independence at Town Center starting at $1,875 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Beach County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coastline Apartments3B2B3BR,2BA$1.54
Independence at Town Center2 BR / 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Magnolia Chase ApartmentsThe White Bay2BR,2BA$1.54
Weblin PlaceTwo Bedroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.47
Diamond Springs ApartmentsMarquise Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Berkshire Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Ocean Gate ApartmentsThe Seabreeze2BR,2BA$1.42
Hampton Apartments1b1b Market Renovated1BR,1BA$1.45
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.18
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Beach County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Beach County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Beach County is under $1,280.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Beach County?

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Beach County is Harbor Inn Apartments which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Virginia Beach County costs $2,274.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia Beach County?

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 93 regular apartments in Virginia Beach County 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 Virginia Beach County?

Cheap apartments in Virginia Beach County have an average cost of $196 which is $2,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach County.

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