Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Norfolk Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA from $700 (20 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake.

property at 4109 5th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4109 5th St, Unit B

4109 5th St
ChesapeakeVA23324

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Catalina Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Crossing

2000 Randolph ArchChesapeake, VA 23320
Senior Living
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Sunnybrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnybrook Apartments

2127-2129 Chesapeake DrChesapeake, VA 23324
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property at 3408 Bainbridge Blvd

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

3408 Bainbridge Blvd

ChesapeakeVA23324

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property at 2000 Effingham St

$800 - $850

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$800 - $850

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$800 - $850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2000 Effingham St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 811 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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811 Randolph St, Unit A

811 Randolph St
PortsmouthVA23704
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Bell Diamond Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

1009 Middlesex StNorfolk, VA 23523
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property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd

NorfolkVA23523
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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 $1,128. Bell Diamond Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable South Norfolk apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starling Village1BR1BR,1BA$1,128
Bell Diamond ManorTownhome3BR,1BA$1,160
Harvard ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Classic2BR,1BA$1,195
Arbor Glen ApartmentsGarden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1,303
Starboard Townhomes2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1,418

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Norfolk, VA

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Norfolk area is the $1.28 price per square foot Three Bed Two Bath - 1172 sqft Model at Catalina Crossing in the in the Washington neighborhood starting from $1,497. The second greatest value South Norfolk apartment is the The Peyton Model at Holly Point starting at $1,680 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Indian River 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.
Catalina CrossingThree Bed Two Bath - 1172 sqft3BR,2BA$1.28
Holly PointThe Peyton1BR,1BA$1.87
Starboard Townhomes2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1.58
Arbor Glen ApartmentsGarden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1.58
Bell Diamond ManorGarden2BR,1BA$1.56
Harvard ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Fully Renovated2BR,1BA$1.74
2009 Mclain Street, Unit #B2009 Mclain Street2BR,1BA$1.58
Silvertree Seniors1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Starling Village1BR1BR,1BA$2.19

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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 $1,128, while the average apartment in South Norfolk costs $2,660.

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.

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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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