Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA from $715 (203 Rentals)

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1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 3
$950
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$950

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1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 3

1204 Hillside AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Arbor Pointe
$975
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$975 - $1,128

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Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 7738 Castleton Pl

$995

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$995

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$995

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7738 Castleton Pl

NorfolkVA23505
property at 1445 Kingston Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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1445 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503

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property at 3235 Flanders Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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3235 Flanders Ave

NorfolkVA23509
property at 2642 E Ocean View Ave

$1,025

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$1,025

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2642 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23518
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Admirals Way
$1,030
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$1,030 - $1,280

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$1,030 - $1,280
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Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,170
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$975 - $1,095
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$75

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$1,050 - $1,170
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 17

Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Parkwood Manor
$1,109 - $1,430
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$1,109 - $1,329
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$131

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$1,240 - $1,460
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Parkwood Manor

7703 Major AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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1003 Colley Ave, Unit Floor 2
$1,240
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$1,240

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$1,240
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1003 Colley Ave, Unit Floor 2

1003 Colley AveNorfolk, VA 23507
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Gates of West Bay
$1,257 - $1,427
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$1,257 - $1,591
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Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,261 - $1,416
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$1,255 - $1,775
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$6

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$1,261 - $1,781
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 751 Shirley Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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751 Shirley Ave

NorfolkVA23517
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ReNew Norfolk
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$1,365 - $2,729
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$1,365 - $2,729

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$1,365 - $2,729
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ReNew Norfolk

944 Round Bay RdNorfolk, VA 23502
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East Beach Apartments
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$1,368 - $1,398
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$1,269 - $1,299
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$99

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$1,368 - $1,398
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East Beach Apartments

3914 Pleasant Ave 1ANorfolk, VA 23518
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Paradigm Apartments
$1,395 - $2,295
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$1,375 - $2,295

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Paradigm Apartments

7130 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23505
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1243 E Ocean View Ave
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1243 E Ocean View Ave

1243 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Quill
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Quill

5430 Greenplain RdNorfolk, VA 23502
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Southern Park II
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Southern Park II

2412-2414 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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Beyond the Dorms: Finding the Best Off-Campus Living in Norfolk

Find your perfect Norfolk apartment! This comprehensive guide details the best student neighborhoods (like Ghent, Chelsea, and Highland Park), top restaurants, and entertainment near NSU, ODU, and EVMS.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norfolk Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Norfolk?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Norfolk is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norfolk?

The cheapest apartment in Norfolk is New Port Landing which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Norfolk costs $2,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 622 regular apartments in 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 Norfolk?

Cheap apartments in Norfolk have an average cost of $237 which is $2,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norfolk.

Expert Rental Resources

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Beyond the Dorms: Finding the Best Off-Campus Living in Norfolk

Written by: James W. Vickers

Positioned at the southeastern corner of Virginia, Norfolk is a sprawling area with close ties to Virginia Beach to the east and Newport News across the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels to the north.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.