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


Ingleside Square Apartments

175 Dupre Ave

1407 Bayville St

1441 Kingston Ave

Merrimack Landing

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Arbor Pointe

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Sewells Park

West Beach Apartments

Riverpoint
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Ashley Trace Apartments

Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+

2642 E Ocean View Ave

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Admirals Way

Beechwood Apartments

Talbot Park Apartments

Origin Circle at Kindred

Larchmont Apartments

Ocean View Living

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Parkwood Manor
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Sherwood Flats

Unity Place at Kindred

University Apartments

Shorewood Cove

Sterling Oaks Apartments

Crossroads Landing

Dundale Square

2735 Corprew Ave

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Fenner Gardens Apartments

1611 Hampton Blvd, Unit B8
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2037 E Ocean View Ave

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Gates of West Bay

ReNew Norfolk

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Water's Edge Apartments

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East Beach Apartments

9620 Chesapeake St

The Rockefeller

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Pinewood Gardens Apartments

Village Pointe Apartments

1243 E Ocean View Ave
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Colonial Hall Apartments

Quill

Southern Park II

Lansdale Garden Apartments

Riverside Station I

5th Bay Apartments

Lakewood Plaza

Berkley Apartments

Bay View Square

7314 Hampton Blvd
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Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norfolk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Studio Apartments | $1,558 | $700 | $2,208 |
| Norfolk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $710 | $9,784 |
| Norfolk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $844 | $5,972 |
| Norfolk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $954 | $4,989 |
| Norfolk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,439 | $3,450 |
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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.
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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.

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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