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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Active lifestyle
  • Modern conveniences
  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Resort-style amenities
  • Spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments
  • Shaded porches

Location

3812 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA|North Central
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Management

Franklin Group Companies

Leasing office

(844) 329-3493 ext. 5977

Open today 

9:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

The Arbors at Birchwood is highly rated for its modern conveniences and resort-style amenities, earning an overall score of 8.5 from Zumper. With competitive pricing and a strong value for money in the 87.5 percentile, it offers spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments along with impressive amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center. Additionally, its prime location enhances the quality of life, providing easy access to popular points of interest and transportation.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Arbors at Birchwood is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Arbors at Birchwood has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Pet friendly

Floor plans

1X11 bed1 bath781 sqft$1,159 /mo1 unit available
2X12 bed1 bath937+ sqft$1,380 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for The Arbors at Birchwood

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

$989–$1,161

Base Rent

Monthly rent payment

$1,159–$1,380

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes

We allow pets. Please contact the leasing office for more details and restrictions.

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$70

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet

$300

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$70

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet

$300

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Building details

Property details

Units150
Lease terms12 months
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About The Arbors at Birchwood

HomeApartments in Virginia BeachNorth Central The Arbors at Birchwood

The Arbors at Birchwood offers spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Whether you’re apartment shopping for yourself or a loved one, we invite you to come to experience the energetic and spirited lifestyle The Arbors at Birchwood Senior Apartments has to offer. This vibrant, Energy Star Certified community features spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes designed for residents 62+ who enjoy an active lifestyle and modern conveniences. When you make The Arbors at Birchwood in Virginia Beach, VA, your new home, you will be surrounded by resort-style amenities designed to enhance your lifestyle. Spend your days relaxing on shaded porches, work-up a good sweat in our state-of-the-art fitness center, or gather with friends in our multi-purpose room.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Arbors at Birchwood is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Arbors at Birchwood has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Arbors at Birchwood
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Arbors at Birchwood offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Arbors at Birchwood is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Arbors at Birchwood is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust The Arbors at Birchwood to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Arbors at Birchwood provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

The Arbors at Birchwood is fantastic. Britni the Manager and Wanda the Asst Mgr are just wonderful, professional, thoughtful and they truly care about the residents. I love it here. I feel part of the Arbors family. They try keep the seniors busy. Most seniors sit home alone daily. Mgmt make sure they we have a busy social calendar. The entire staff is Great. I thank God for the blessing of living here. Location is great.

Arleta Scantleberry

Arleta Scantleberry

May 24, 2024

this place is a gem. while helping my aunt find the perfect place to call home, we came across Arbors at Birchwood. the price and location is ideal and the staff is wonderful. Management, specifically Mrs Wanda, was fantastic! she was knowledgeable yet personable, already making us feel like we’re at home. we still have a few other communities to visit but we’re almost sure this place is it.

Sierra Johnson

Sierra Johnson

Jun 10, 2024

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Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Arbors at Birchwood compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in North Central

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 26% lower than 1-bedrooms in North Central.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Arbors at Birchwood to be 19% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in North Central.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
North Central
Virginia Beach
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Virginia Beach
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,508
December 2023$1,525
January 2024$1,502
February 2024$1,517
March 2024$1,568
April 2024$1,583
May 2024$1,470
June 2024$1,535
July 2024$1,507
August 2024$1,516
September 2024$1,510
October 2024$1,512
November 2024$1,509
December 2024$1,557
January 2025$1,598
February 2025$1,596
March 2025$1,570
April 2025$1,568
May 2025$1,561
June 2025$1,565
July 2025$1,544
August 2025$1,533
September 2025$1,529
October 2025$1,521
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in North Central
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,990
December 2023$2,149
January 2024$1,790
February 2024$1,509
March 2024$1,518
April 2024$1,543
May 2024$1,712
June 2024$1,675
July 2024$1,532
August 2024$1,604
September 2024$2,083
October 2024$1,748
November 2024$2,025
December 2024$2,147
January 2025$2,145
February 2025$2,233
March 2025$2,066
April 2025$2,053
May 2025$2,290
June 2025$1,867
July 2025$1,859
August 2025$2,056
September 2025$1,771
October 2025$1,608

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$46,360/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,360 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,159.
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Schools near The Arbors at Birchwood

Thalia Elementary School

421 thalia rd

virginia beach, VA, 23452

PK, K-5Public
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Getting around Virginia Beach near 3812 Virginia Beach Blvd

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 3812 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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Food Lion
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BJ's Wholesale Club
3712 Virginia Beach Blvd
Anyelis LLC
3636 Virginia Beach Blvd
European Grocery Market
4101 Bonney Rd
La Tienda Specialty Food
190 Thalia Village Shoppes

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