
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA from $635 (47 Rentals)


Ingleside Square Apartments

842 C Ave

Berkley Square Apartments

Merrimack Landing

838 W 41st St, Unit 1

Andover Apartments

Mariner's Watch Apartments

3406 Tait Terrace
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1510 Wilson Rd

Second Oakmont Townhouses

Clairmont at Campostella I

Quill

The Pointe at Pickett Farms

Riverside Station I

Park Terrace Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

Mission College Apartments
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Market Heights Apartments

The Banks at Berkley

The Retreat at Harbor Pointe

Miramar Apartments

Bains Pointe

Renaissance I

20-20 Farragut St

Bay Creek

511 Mt Vernon Ave
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708 Dinwiddie St

Harbor Inn Apartments

Collinswood Lake Apartments

Thalia Landing Apartments

Biltmore Commons Apartments

Marina Point

Cedarfield at Churchland Apartments

Cross Creek Apartments

Whispering Oaks Apts LP
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Canterbury Crossing

200 West I

Ebbetts Plaza

Campostella Commons

Colonial Landing Apartments

Landmark Apartments

Victory Village

Belle Hall Apartment

Merrifields Estates Apartments
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Turnpike Terrace

Geneva Square Apartments
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 | $1,475 | $700 | $1,878 |
| Norfolk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $704 | $5,369 |
| Norfolk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $844 | $3,264 |
| Norfolk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $635 | $4,953 |
| Norfolk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,439 | $5,366 |
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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 Bains Pointe which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Norfolk costs $2,250.
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 1,770 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 $252 which is $1,998 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.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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