
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norfolk City County, VA from $400 (185 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Norfolk City County.


1407 Bayville St

175 Dupre Ave

Ingleside Square Apartments

Merrimack Landing

801 Greenway Ct

West Beach Apartments

Riverpoint

Ashley Trace Apartments

Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+
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2642 E Ocean View Ave

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Admirals Way

Beechwood Apartments

Oakmont North Apartments

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Sewells Park

Talbot Park Apartments

Origin Circle at Kindred

Villa Terrace

Larchmont Apartments

Ocean View Living
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2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

Berkley Square Apartments

Unity Place at Kindred

University Apartments

Brentwood Forest Apartments

Shorewood Cove

9117 Chesapeake Blvd

120 Hough Ave

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Arbor Pointe

Sterling Oaks Apartments
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Mariners Watch

Crossroads Landing

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Sherwood Flats

Dundale Square

2735 Corprew Ave

Enfield Gardens Apartments

The Rockefeller

4314 Dunning Rd

Fisherman's Landing

1611 Hampton Blvd, Unit B8
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Hague Towers

2037 E Ocean View Ave

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Pinewood Gardens Apartments

ReNew Norfolk

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Gates of West Bay

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Parkwood Manor

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Water's Edge Apartments

121 W 32nd St Apartments

9620 Chesapeake St

1132 Virginia Ave
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Norfolk City County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norfolk City County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk City County Studio Apartments | $1,553 | $925 | $1,914 |
| Norfolk City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $875 | $3,830 |
| Norfolk City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $975 | $5,972 |
| Norfolk City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,045 | $4,989 |
| Norfolk City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $1,448 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Available Norfolk City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Norfolk City County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Riverside Station I in the Lake Taylor neighborhood priced from $850. Merrimack Landing in the North Meadow Brook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $908. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norfolk City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Station I | 2B40PB | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $908 |
| 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Beechwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Loft - Beechwood Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Pointe at Pickett Farms | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
| The Lafayette Apartments | The Ghent | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norfolk City County, VA
As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norfolk City County area is the $1.13 price per square foot 7928 Pythian Ave Model at 7928 Pythian Ave in the in the Suburban Acres neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Norfolk City County apartment is the The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch starting at $1,300 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Wards Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norfolk City County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7928 Pythian Ave | 7928 Pythian Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| 2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 1 | 2834 Tidewater Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Pinewood Gardens Apartments | The Azalea | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Pleasant Village Apartments | The Beach | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Riverpoint | Lafayette | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norfolk City County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Norfolk City County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Norfolk City County is under $1,116.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norfolk City County?
The cheapest apartment in Norfolk City County is Merrimack Landing which is listed at $908, while the average apartment in Norfolk City County costs $2,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norfolk City County?
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 36 regular apartments in Norfolk City County 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 Norfolk City County?
Cheap apartments in Norfolk City County have an average cost of $143 which is $2,007 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norfolk City County.
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