Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA from $635 (330 Rentals)

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property at 217 W 30th St
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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217 W 30th St

NorfolkVA23504
property at 3901 Newport Ave
$875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$875

Total Monthly Price$875
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 15
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3901 Newport Ave

NorfolkVA23508
property at 2627 McKann Ave
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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2627 McKann Ave

NorfolkVA23509
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3837 Beach Ave, Unit # 3
$900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3837 Beach Ave, Unit # 3

3837 Beach AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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property at 3511 Sewells Point Rd
$925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3511 Sewells Point Rd

NorfolkVA23513
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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654

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Base Rent$963 - $1,654

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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Arbor Pointe
$975 - $1,128

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Base Rent$975 - $1,128

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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23

Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 427 W 30th St
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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427 W 30th St

NorfolkVA23508
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,030 - $1,280

Total Monthly Price$1,030 - $1,280
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 327-329 Woodview Ave
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 10
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327-329 Woodview Ave

NorfolkVA23505

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property at 4566 Hampshire Ave
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4566 Hampshire Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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Sewells Park
$1,170

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095
Required Monthly Fees$75

Total Monthly Price$1,170
12 Month Lease Term
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Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 409 San Antonio Blvd
$1,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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409 San Antonio Blvd

NorfolkVA23505
property at 244 E 40th St
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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244 E 40th St

NorfolkVA23504
property at 2421 Arkansas Ave
$1,225

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,225

Total Monthly Price$1,225
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2421 Arkansas Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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The Rockefeller
$1,225 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,220 - $2,245
Required Monthly Fees$5

Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $2,250
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 22

The Rockefeller

130 Brooke AveNorfolk, VA 23510
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Parkwood Manor
$1,240 - $1,460

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,109 - $1,329
Required Monthly Fees$131

Total Monthly Price$1,240 - $1,460
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkwood Manor

7703 Major AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 405 Clifton St
$1,245

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,245

Total Monthly Price$1,245
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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405 Clifton St

NorfolkVA23523
property at 4745 Lind St
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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4745 Lind St

NorfolkVA23513
property at 3406 Tait Terrace
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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3406 Tait Terrace

NorfolkVA23513
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,256 - $1,736

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250 - $1,730
Required Monthly Fees$6

Total Monthly Price$1,256 - $1,736
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Gates of West Bay
$1,262 - $1,646

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,257 - $1,641
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 28

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 1026 Little Bay Ave
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1026 Little Bay Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 711 Easy St
$1,299

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,299

Total Monthly Price$1,299
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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711 Easy St

NorfolkVA23505
property at 1009 Hannah St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1009 Hannah St

NorfolkVA23505

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Norfolk, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Norfolk, VA area range in price from $635 to $9,089 with an overall median price of $1,805. The three Norfolk neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oakdale Farms at $995, Cottage Row Park at $1,175, and Monticello Village at $1,237. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Norfolk Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oakdale Farms$995$8751
Cottage Row Park$1,175$87516
Monticello Village$1,237$87516
Bay View$1,300$9509
Cottage Line$1,300$95010
Pinewell$1,300$9508
Pinewell Ocean View$1,309$95023
West Ocean View$1,309$95021
Willoughby$1,309$1,12911
Willough Bay$1,309$1,12912

Cheapest Available Norfolk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Reunion Senior Living at Kindred in the Dnc neighborhood priced from $841. New Port Landing in the Camelot neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norfolk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$841
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$920
Sewells Point ApartmentsCozy 1BR – Walk-In Closet, Easy I-64 Access & P...1BR,1BA$925
Ingleside Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$925
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
The Grand at New PortMLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norfolk area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2X1.5 Model at The Arbors at Pembroke in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,396. The second greatest value Norfolk apartment is the 3B Model at 200 West I starting at $1,247 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Newtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norfolk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Arbors at Pembroke2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.10
200 West I3B3BR,2BA$0.99
The Pointe at Pickett Farms3BR3BR,2BA$1.24
Crescent Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$0.75
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.18

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Norfolk Overview

Norfolk is a lively city that sits at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in the southeast corner of Virginia. It is the second-most populated city in the state, just behind its coastal neighbor, Virginia Beach. One of nine cities that make up the Hampton Roads metropolitan area on the border of Virginia and North Carolina, it is considered the cultural center of that region. Part college town and part military hub, there is a broad range of apartments in Norfolk with varying prices to choose from. Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, and the U.S. Department of Defense attract students, government workers, and military members from around the world. This makes Norfolk a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic city to live.

Why live in Norfolk, VA?

Norfolk is a wonderful place to live, especially if you are a student, government worker, or military member. Its mild climate and proximity to coastal areas make it the ideal location for people who enjoy boating, beach activities, and other watersports. Norfolk has a lot of amenities, such as good food, fun entertainment, and plentiful shopping, which will appeal to most residents. There are numerous sporting events throughout the year, including Norfolk Tides minor league baseball, Norfolk Admirals professional ice hockey, and many university football and basketball games. A rich cultural environment makes it perfect for students, professionals, and families.

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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 New Port Landing which is listed at $875, 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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