Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA from $710 (174 Rentals)

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property at 175 Dupre Ave

$900

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$900

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175 Dupre Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 1407 Bayville St

$900

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$900

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1407 Bayville St

NorfolkVA23503
property at 1441 Kingston Ave

$900

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$900

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$900

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1441 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Arbor Pointe
$975 - $1,135
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$975 - $1,128
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$160

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$1,135 - $1,288
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Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Sewells Park
$975 - $1,150
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$975 - $1,075
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$75

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$1,050 - $1,150
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Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 2642 E Ocean View Ave

$1,025

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$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
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Parkwood Manor
$1,109 - $1,240
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$1,109 - $1,329
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$131

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$1,240 - $1,460
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 12

Parkwood Manor

7703 Major AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Sherwood Flats
$1,115 - $1,270
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$1,080 - $1,195
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$75

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$1,155 - $1,270
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Sherwood Flats

9610 Sherwood PlNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 2735 Corprew Ave

$1,169

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$1,169

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$1,169

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2735 Corprew Ave

NorfolkVA23504
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,199 - $1,324
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$1,169 - $1,299
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$125

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$1,294 - $1,424
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 2037 E Ocean View Ave

$1,125 - $1,225

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$1,225

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2037 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Gates of West Bay
$1,232 - $1,402
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$1,232 - $1,612
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Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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East Beach Apartments
$1,249 - $1,348
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$1,169 - $1,399
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$99

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$1,268 - $1,498
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East Beach Apartments

3914 Pleasant Ave 1ANorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 9620 Chesapeake St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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9620 Chesapeake St

NorfolkVA23503
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,260 - $1,416
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$1,255 - $1,775
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$6

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$1,261 - $1,781
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 27

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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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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Discover Norfolk, VA's best affordable rental neighborhoods like Ghent & Downtown. Enjoy a low cost of living, top schools, vibrant arts, and waterfront views while renting.

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Quill
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Quill

5430 Greenplain RdNorfolk, VA 23502
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Southern Park II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southern Park II

2412-2414 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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5th Bay Apartments
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5th Bay Apartments

9545-9549 5th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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Lakewood Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Plaza

5631 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23509
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Berkley Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berkley Apartments

712 Grayson StNorfolk, VA 23523
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Bay View Square
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Bay View Square

649-701 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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7314 Hampton Blvd
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7314 Hampton Blvd

7314 Hampton BlvdNorfolk, VA 23505
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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 $2,356.

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 1,246 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 $259 which is $2,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norfolk.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Norfolk, VA: Great Price Meets Quality of Life

Written by: James W. Vickers

Norfolk, Virginia, experienced a surprising population decline to 238,005 residents in the 2020 census, considering its low cost of living and high quality of life index. Renting an apartment falls well below the national average.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.