Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Norfolk Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA from $700 (28 Rentals)

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

property at 1321 Chesapeake Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1321 Chesapeake 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 3408 Bainbridge Blvd

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3408 Bainbridge Blvd

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 1130 Commerce Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 23

1130 Commerce Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 1415 Commerce Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1415 Commerce Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
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Belmont at Greenbrier
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont at Greenbrier

1212 Triple Crown CirChesapeake, VA 23320
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property at 2620 Sunrise Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2620 Sunrise Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
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Starboard Townhomes
$1,318 - $1,448
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$1,219 - $1,349
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$1,318 - $1,448
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Starboard Townhomes

543 Edwards StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Bell Diamond Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

1009 Middlesex StNorfolk, VA 23523
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, Unit A

811 Randolph St
PortsmouthVA23704
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$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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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 5, Unit 5

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
property at 909 E Liberty St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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909 E Liberty St

NorfolkVA23523

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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 Arbor Glen Apartments priced from $1,095. Bell Diamond Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable South Norfolk apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Glen ApartmentsGarden-1 Bedroom, 1Bath, 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,095
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1,100
Catalina CrossingOne Bed One Bath - 775 sqft1BR,1BA$1,112
Harvard ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Classic2BR,1BA$1,195
Horizons at Indian River Apartment HomesThe Albemarle2BR,1BA$1,300
Starboard Townhomes1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,318
Starling Village2BR2BR,1BA$1,325
Silvertree Seniors1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,461
Holly PointThe Peyton Plus1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Norfolk, VA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Norfolk area is the $2.21 price per square foot Osprey E Model at The Morgan in the in the Washington neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value South Norfolk apartment is the The Peyton Model at Holly Point starting at $1,830 with a $2.03 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.
The MorganOsprey E2BR,2BA$2.21
Holly PointThe Peyton1BR,1BA$2.03
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.56
Harvard ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Fully Renovated2BR,1BA$1.74
2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D2009 Mclain Street2BR,1BA$1.62
Catalina CrossingOne Bed One Bath - 775 sqft1BR,1BA$1.43
Starboard Townhomes1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.76
Horizons at Indian River Apartment HomesThe Albemarle2BR,1BA$1.76
Starling VillageB12BR,1BA$1.84
Silvertree Seniors1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76

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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 Arbor Glen Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in South Norfolk costs $2,441.

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 8 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 $427 which is $2,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Norfolk.

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