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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Virginia Beach, VA area range in price from $750 to $19,930 with an overall median price of $2,734. The three Virginia Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sunray Historic District at $1,050, Western Branch South at $1,075, and Camelot at $910. 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
Sunray Historic District$1,389$1,05029
Western Branch South$1,389$1,07513
Camelot$1,400$91060
Western Branch$1,774$1,05070
Western Branch North$1,780$1,05965
North Central$2,195$93751
Culpepper Landing$2,197$750438
South Norfolk$2,200$995138
Greenbrier$2,232$1,123205
Virginia Beach Town Center$2,235$93798

Cheapest Available Virginia Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Virginia Beach, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Villa Terrace in the South Brambleton neighborhood priced from $710. Reunion Senior Living at Kindred in the Dnc neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $828. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Virginia Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$710
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$828
West Beach ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$925
Crossroads Landing EastB2 - Classic2BR,1BA$950
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$956
a110262BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$975
Crosswinds Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$986
East Beach ApartmentsCoastal Living Redefined at East Beach Apartments!Studio,1BA$999
Crossroads LandingB1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1,000
Sunnybrook Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Beach, VA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Beach area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1 bedroom split Model at Pelham Place in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Virginia Beach apartment is the 2BR Model at Reunion Senior Living at Kindred starting at $828 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Dnc 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.
Pelham Place1 bedroom split1BR,1BA$1.04
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$0.74
Mariner's Watch Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.02
Sherwood Forest Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Thalia Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.13
211 W 29th St, Unit 3211 W 29th St2BR,1BA$1.18
a110262BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.98
Crossroads LandingB1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.05
Dwell in Hilltop3B1B3BR,1BA$1.19
Villa TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.84

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,025.

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 $2,734.

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 117 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 $330 which is $2,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach.

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