Maplewood
3824 Maplefield Dr,
Chesapeake, VA 23321
$1,348 - $1,553 Plus Fees
2-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Western Branch South
Chesapeake, VA
Western Branch South - Chesapeake, VA Area Guide
A historic, coastal town off the beaten path
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Accessible
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Coastal
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Get a true taste of real coastal living in Chesapeake's Western Branch area. Located 17 miles from downtown Chesapeake, prospective renters find Western Branch a welcoming area to find houses for rent. Western Branch's convenient geographic location provides easy access to nearby Norfolk and Virginia Beach as well.
The U.S. Navy calls many parts of the area home to its shipyards and supply centers, and the heavily residential area claims its fair share of stores and a mall for shopping. Western Branch also provides residents a wide selection of restaurants, including a local staple, Surf Rider restaurant.
Three Interstates pass through Western Branch for residents to hit the road for the weekend. To the south, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge contains a heavy dose of natural beauty for those seeking an inspiring day trip.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Western Branch South - Chesapeake, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Western Branch South - Chesapeake, VA, so everyday errands require more planning.
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Western Branch South - Chesapeake, VA are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
40
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Western Branch South - Chesapeake, VA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Virginia
- Nauticus
- Fred Heutte Center
- Virginia Zoo
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Norfolk International
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
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Methodology
† 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.