Safe Apartment Complexes In Virginia Beach Or Chesapeake (Norfolk, Pembroke: sales, real estate)

[gulfer]

Hello All,
I am moving to Virginia Beach/Chesapeake later this week. Will be working on the Norfolk Naval Base. I am looking for a safe 2-3 bedroom apartment or townhome. Couple of things I need to consider:

I will be moving here solo until the summer when wife and 1 possibly 2 daughters (13 and 18) will arrive

Short term complex is fine but not necessary if we decide to live there

I really enjoy grilling so want a balcony or patio

Satellive TV preferred

Like to keep it under 1200 for 2 bedroom

Large Dog (yellow lab) that doesn't bother anyone

Everything else is okay. Any recommendations would be great. I see Runaway Bay, Maple something, Reflections listed ALL OVER CRAIGSLIST.

Thanks in advance everyone. I used to live in Mariners Cove about 15 years ago around the Pembroke Area and felt very comfortable. Heard that may have a little crime issue now. Any suggestions on these places? Again, Thank You

[Bluekangaroo]

I'm tagging along on this as we are also looking for an apartment/townhouse.

So far Maple Bay is looking like our 1st choice - would love some real-life feedback!

We'd prefer a 2 story 3 bedroom.

[Magjfamily]

Gulfer, my daughter and I looked at apartments in Runaway Bay and they were nice enough. Lovely grounds and pool/office area, small gym. Apartments were relatively cheaply done but nice enough, smallish but decent. The area was decent. Lots of large dogs around (not a plus for us). If you look at some apartment review sites, you'll find some very telling info about this complex and mainly negative reviews. Good luck with your search. We are having a heck of a time finding something from long-distance (daughter moving from NY).

[Rick5]

Wow, is that how expensive things have become around here? 5 - 6 years ago you could buy a 1600+ square foot house in a very good school district in Virginia Beach for less than $170,000.

[gulfer]

Rick
Yes they have increased about 100K from what I can see. Thanks magjfamily for the input. I'll be there Friday and have basically narrowed it to one in the Pembroke area. I lived in that area before but it was 15 years ago!!!
The reviews were good, I know my route to work, and am going to get a 6 month lease so I can keep my options open but am also looking at possibly buying.

[Eve03]

Hi, Im not living in VA Beach yet but PCS in biginig of June and What i heard is in VA law cant have a BBQ over the 2nd floor. so If you love to grill you are gonna have to rent a 1st floor apartment or house. It kinda sucks though I hope You will find awesome house!

[Eve03]

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We dont know yet but We probly rent Shoreline which looks safety area and everybody says nice beatiful and has everuthing there. We are from Japan so We cant decide the apartments yet tho
Good luck!!

[Eve03]

Im sorry I forgot to write one more thing... I heard Waterfront is very nice. They has a huge dog run and play stuff. and the price is cheap and they has 5% military discount a month too! Hope it work for you.

[SEVAlife]

If you are looking to rent in the area and like to grill out, you will probably need to stay away from apartment complexes. There are a lot of privately held homes that are not advertised, but are listed on our local MLS. You can search for them on my website, sevahomes.com (don't want to put the link here) I know of a couple of places right now that fit your criteria. Feel free to contact me and I'll give you the scoop. This is not a sales pitch - I am a real estate agent, but I do not handle rentals. However, as a service to our military members, I do what I can to help them find a great place.

[Spazkat9696]

Originally Posted by gulfer

Hello All,
I am moving to Virginia Beach/Chesapeake later this week. Will be working on the Norfolk Naval Base. I am looking for a safe 2-3 bedroom apartment or townhome. Couple of things I need to consider:

I will be moving here solo until the summer when wife and 1 possibly 2 daughters (13 and 18) will arrive

Short term complex is fine but not necessary if we decide to live there

I really enjoy grilling so want a balcony or patio

Satellive TV preferred

Like to keep it under 1200 for 2 bedroom

Large Dog (yellow lab) that doesn't bother anyone

Everything else is okay. Any recommendations would be great. I see Runaway Bay, Maple something, Reflections listed ALL OVER CRAIGSLIST.

Thanks in advance everyone. I used to live in Mariners Cove about 15 years ago around the Pembroke Area and felt very comfortable. Heard that may have a little crime issue now. Any suggestions on these places? Again, Thank You

Sorry to disappoint but if you rent from a complex it's against the fire code to grill, they'll evict you for it. A lot of complexes have community grills though. However if you must grill then you should get with a relater and rent from a private citizen.