
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA from $635 (36 Rentals)


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Merrimack Landing

3406 Tait Terrace

Mariners Watch

Second Oakmont Townhouses

Riverside Station I

Bell Diamond Manor
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Park Terrace Apartments

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The Retreat at Harbor Pointe

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The Banks at Berkley

Bains Pointe

Renaissance I

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Bay Creek
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Harbor Inn Apartments

Biltmore Commons Apartments

Hunters Point

Cedarfield at Churchland Apartments

Cross Creek Apartments

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Ebbetts Plaza

Landmark Apartments
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Colonial Landing Apartments

Landmark Apartments

Victory Village

Belle Hall Apartment

Merrifields Estates Apartments

Canterbury Crossing

Turnpike Terrace

Geneva Square Apartments
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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 | $1,592 | $700 | $2,070 |
| Norfolk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $715 | $8,053 |
| Norfolk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $851 | $6,702 |
| Norfolk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $635 | $9,089 |
| Norfolk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,453 | $6,156 |
| Norfolk 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $2,727 | $2,727 |
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Beyond the Dorms: Finding the Best Off-Campus Living in Norfolk
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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 $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norfolk?
The cheapest apartment in Norfolk is Oakmont North Apartments which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Norfolk costs $1,805.
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 481 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 $206 which is $1,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norfolk.
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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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Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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