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Virginia Beach is the most populated city in Virginia. A top resort town with a mild year-round climate, it boasts a 300-foot-wide beach with a long boardwalk.

One of the best things about renting in Virginia Beach is the ability to live like you're on vacation. Whether you prefer an active or more quiet lifestyle, you'll find plenty to do, from hiking and kayaking to fishing and golfing. Music fans can enjoy nightly live music during the summer months at one of the four concert stages along the boardwalk. Nature lovers can trek through one of several state parks or go whale or dolphin watching.

Renting an apartment in Virginia Beach also places you in the midst of America's First Region, an area full of New England history. You can take in historical landmarks, including the site where English colonists first landed at the intersection of Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Virginia Beach residents can easily commute to jobs in Norfolk. Using I-264, it's only a 25-minute drive in non-congested conditions. I-264 also links to the Hampton Roads Beltway, which allows commuters to access other suburbs in the Norfolk metro area, as well as the Norfolk International Airport.

There are many great neighborhoods to choose from when considering apartments for rent in Virginia Beach. Chesapeake Beach is the most in-demand area, close to the beach but with a quiet, residential vibe. Green Run is ideal for families, offering great schools, lots of green space and plenty of annual outdoor events. Kempsville will appeal to urbanites who want access to fine dining and shopping. Pembrook Manor features high-end apartment buildings and luxury entertainment.

Renting in Virginia Beach, VA

Rental prices in Virginia Beach are generally higher than in rest of the state, though Virginia Beach is still cheaper than the DC-Northern Virginia metro area. Popular neighborhoods, such as Northwest and North Central, can see some of the highest prices in the Virginia Beach area.

Virginia Beach Hot Spots

Virginia Beach Boardwalk: A three-mile oceanfront stretch, great for strolling, biking and rollerblading.
Peabody's Virginia Beach: Party all night long on the area's largest dance floor and enjoy special events, including Saturday Bashes at the Beach, featuring local DJs spinning Top-40 tunes.
Guadalajara Town Center: A popular, upscale nightlife venue that offers both great Mexican cuisine and features some of the hottest DJs in the area.
Tropicana Restaurant & Lounge: If Latin music gets you dancing, come here to show off your moves and to be entertained by nationally-recognized Latin dancers.

Atlantic Park Living

Spring Water

The Choices at Holland Windsor

Brenneman Farm Apartments

Ocean Trace

Mezzo Apartment Homes

South Beach Apartments

The Courtyards of Chanticleer

2418 Arctic Ave

321 26th Half St

403 25th St

320 27th St

317 26th Half St

419 26th Half St

320 26th Half St

402 27th St

2416 Arctic Ave

5684 Campus Dr

407 Harbour Point #301

701 Arthur Ave

1792 Moonstone Dr

5831 E Hastings Arch #1

3813 Sterncroft Dr

700 Crystal Springs Ct #2

5326 Lake Victoria Arch

316 Roselynn Ln

5676 Weblin Dr

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