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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Virginia Beach, VA area range in price from $750 to $6,999 with an overall median price of $2,199. The three Virginia Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Western Branch South at $1,060, Camelot at $910, and Sunray Historic District at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Virginia Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Western Branch South$1,389$1,060258
Camelot$1,397$910718
Sunray Historic District$1,400$1,050473
Western Branch$1,793$1,0501228
Western Branch North$1,800$9501038
Indian River$2,125$9501201
Virginia Beach Municipal Center$2,191$1,123419
Virginia Beach Town Center$2,199$1,026614
South Norfolk$2,210$1,0254346
Central Business District$2,270$1,270240

Cheapest Available Virginia Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Virginia Beach, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Reunion Senior Living at Kindred in the Dnc neighborhood priced from $780. West Beach Apartments in the Northside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Virginia Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$780
West Beach ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$925
Bell Diamond ManorTownhome2BR,1BA$975
a110262BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$975
Crosswinds Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$986
East Beach ApartmentsCoastal Living Redefined at East Beach Apartments!Studio,1BA$999
Fenner Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Sunnybrook Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,025
Harbor Inn Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2BR Model at Reunion Senior Living at Kindred in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $780. The second greatest value Virginia Beach apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Miramar Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Suburban Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$0.69
Miramar Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.23
Mariner's Watch Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.01
Sherwood Forest Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
211 W 29th St, Unit One211 W 29th St1BR,1BA$1.25
a110262BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.98
834 C Ave, Unit A834 C Ave2BR,1BA$1.31
Dwell in Hilltop3B1B3BR,1BA$1.19
River Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Abbey Arms1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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Virginia Beach Overview

Virginia Beach, VA is on the southeastern coast of Virginia. You'll find it where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay. Virginia Beach is known for its three-mile long boardwalk that sits on the ocean. It's a great area for singles, couples, and families alike. If you enjoy all that living on the water brings with it, then you've come to the right place, and with a population just under half a million, you'll find that when you're off the beach, there is plenty of dining, culture, and shopping to keep you busy.

Why live in Virginia Beach, VA?

Ask anyone that lives here, and they can give you a whole list of reasons to move to Virginia Beach. One advantage is location. It is within 50% of the country's population. On top of that, the economy is doing well, and there are plenty of opportunities here. The schools are great , and the beach provides endless outdoor activities for the whole family. Not to mention Virginia is considered one of the best places to start a business. It's truly a place that anyone can be happy calling home from kids to seniors.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Beach, VA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Virginia Beach, VA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Beach is under $1,040.

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

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Beach is West Beach Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Virginia Beach costs $2,199.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia Beach?

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 1,588 regular apartments in Virginia Beach 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?

Cheap apartments in Virginia Beach have an average cost of $360 which is $1,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach.

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