Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Norfolk Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA from $700 (25 Rentals)

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property at 840 Orville Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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840 Orville Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324

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property at 1112 Hoover Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1112 Hoover Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324

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Catalina Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Crossing

2000 Randolph ArchChesapeake, VA 23320
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Sunnybrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnybrook Apartments

2127-2129 Chesapeake DrChesapeake, VA 23324
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property at 1009 Jackson Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1009 Jackson Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 4101 3rd St

$1,415

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$1,350
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$65

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$1,415

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4101 3rd St

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 4101 3rd St

$1,415

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$1,350
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$65

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$1,415

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4101 3rd St

ChesapeakeVA23324

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property at 1600 Park Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 6

1600 Park Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 900 Partridge Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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900 Partridge Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
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Starboard Townhomes
$1,418 - $1,448
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$1,319 - $1,349
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$1,418 - $1,448
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543 Edwards StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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property at 801 Randolph St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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801 Randolph St, Unit D

801 Randolph St
PortsmouthVA23704

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Bell Diamond Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

1009 Middlesex StNorfolk, VA 23523
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 1

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523

South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Norfolk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Norfolk area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Starling Village priced from $1,139. The Arbors at Battlefield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,176. Here are the most affordable South Norfolk apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starling Village1BR1BR,1BA$1,139
The Arbors at BattlefieldThe Hickory1BR,1BA$1,176
Bell Diamond Manor3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$1,185
Harvard ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Classic2BR,1BA$1,195
Arbor Glen ApartmentsGarden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1,303

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Norfolk, VA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Norfolk area is the $1.80 price per square foot The Somerset Model at Holly Point in the in the Indian River neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value South Norfolk apartment is the The Bridge Model at The Arbors at Battlefield starting at $2,500 with a $2.45 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.
Holly PointThe Somerset2BR,1BA$1.80
The Arbors at BattlefieldThe Bridge1BR,1BA$2.45
Woodbriar Apartment Homes2BRN2BR,2BA$1.97
Starboard Townhomes2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1.58
Arbor Glen ApartmentsGarden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.58
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.51
2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D2009 Mclain Street2BR,1BA$1.62
Harvard ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Fully Renovated2BR,1BA$1.74
Silvertree Seniors1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Starling Village1BR1BR,1BA$2.22

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Western Virginia Beach, VA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,139, while the average apartment in South Norfolk costs $1,535.

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 9 regular apartments in South Norfolk that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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