Society at Crossroads
5948 Aretha Pl,
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
$1,899 - $2,959 | 1-3 Beds
Known as one of the finest beach towns in the Mid-Atlantic, the Northwest region of the pristine Virginia Beach is no exception. With inland lakes scattered throughout the area and a long strip of sandy shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay, Northwest Virginia Beach is a premier coastal destination. From luxury apartments to cozy houses for rent, there’s something for everyone in this east coast beach town.
With 42 acres of nature preserve along thousands of feet of lakefront shoreline, the Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area is a natural oasis where boating and fishing are popular pastimes. For athletic fields and courts, a dog park, and a sprawling wooded area alongside the Bayville Golf Club, visit Bayville Farms Park. If you plan to commute, don’t worry. Major interstate highways reside through or around Northwest Virginia Beach, and the Norfolk International Airport is adjacent to the area.
Northwest Virginia Beach boasts more than just waterfront views and sandy beaches. You’ll never run out of shopping or dining options in this lively town! The popular Pembroke Mall boasts retailers from Target to Brooks Brothers and eateries from Starbucks to Yard House. This commercial district truly has it all. For a bit of local flavor, visit the Leaping Lizard Café for brunch, or enjoy waterfront views and fresh seafood at Buoy 44!
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Northwest Virginia Beach is $1,693 for a studio, $1,464 for one bedroom, $1,733 for two bedrooms, and $2,027 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwest Virginia Beach has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Studio
574 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,693/month
Average Rent
1 BR
732 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,464/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,024 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,733/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,259 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,027/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.