
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Norfolk Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA from $700 (28 Rentals)
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Starling Village - 55+ Community

Arbor Glen Apartments

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Chesapeake Crossing & The Courtyards

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Starboard Townhomes
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801 Randolph St

1510 Wilson Rd
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801 Randolph St

801 Randolph St

1510 Wilson Rd
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South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Norfolk?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Norfolk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,050 | $5,327 |
South Norfolk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,025 | $5,276 |
South Norfolk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
South Norfolk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Norfolk Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA.
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Cheapest Available South Norfolk Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Norfolk area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sunnybrook Apartments priced from $1,025. Starling Village - 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable South Norfolk apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sunnybrook Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Starling Village - 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Starboard Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Arbor Glen Apartments | PE-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,211 |
Harvard Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Silvertree Seniors | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
Greenbrier Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Hideaway at Greenbrier | Staunton | 1BR,1BA | $1,584 |
Holly Point | The Peyton | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
Aspire at Towne Place | Karma | 1BR,1BA | $1,669 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Norfolk, VA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Norfolk area is the $1.62 price per square foot Sanderling w/loft Model at The Morgan in the in the Washington neighborhood starting from $2,543. The second greatest value South Norfolk apartment is the Albany Model at ReNew Chesapeake starting at $1,733 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Greenbrier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Norfolk apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Morgan | Sanderling w/loft | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
ReNew Chesapeake | Albany | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Holly Point | The Peyton | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Arbor Glen Apartments | Garden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 3rd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Greenbrier Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Harvard Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Starboard Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Aspire at Towne Place | Karma | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Sunnybrook Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Starling Village - 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the South Norfolk Neighborhood in Chesapeake, VA
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Norfolk Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Norfolk?
The cheapest apartment in South Norfolk is Starling Village - 55+ Community which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in South Norfolk costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Norfolk?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in South Norfolk that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Norfolk?
Cheap apartments in South Norfolk have an average cost of $114 which is $2,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Norfolk.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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