Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Norfolk Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA from $600 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Norfolk, VA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Norfolk area is the $1.96 price per square foot Pelican A Model at The Morgan in the in the Washington neighborhood starting from $2,109. The second greatest value South Norfolk apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Cedars starting at $1,600 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Norfolk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MorganPelican A2BR,2BA$1.96
CedarsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Holly PointThe Peyton1BR,1BA$1.82
Starboard Townhomes2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1.44
1317 18th St1317 18th St3BR,1BA$1.73
Arbor Glen ApartmentsGarden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1.58
Bell Diamond ManorGarden2BR,1BA$1.34
Harvard ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Fully Renovated2BR,1BA$1.74
2009 Mclain Street, Unit #B2009 Mclain Street2BR,1BA$1.50
Starling Village1BR1BR,1BA$2.19

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 which is listed at $1,128, while the average apartment in South Norfolk costs $2,168.

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 16 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 $384 which is $1,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Norfolk.

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