Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA from $400 (330 Rentals)

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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654
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Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 2642 E Ocean View Ave

$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 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,150
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$975 - $1,075
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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 3219 Brest Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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3219 Brest Ave

NorfolkVA23509

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property at 9117 Chesapeake Blvd

$1,125

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$1,125

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503
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Arbor Pointe
$1,135 - $1,288
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$975 - $1,128
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Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 4314 Dunning Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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4314 Dunning Rd

NorfolkVA23518

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Gates of West Bay
$1,237 - $1,617
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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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Parkwood Manor
$1,240 - $1,460
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$1,109 - $1,329
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$1,240 - $1,460
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Parkwood Manor

7703 Major AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 405 Clifton St

$1,245

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$1,245

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405 Clifton St

NorfolkVA23523
property at 2421 Arkansas Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2421 Arkansas Ave

NorfolkVA23513
property at 1132 Virginia Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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1132 Virginia Ave

NorfolkVA23511

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

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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Norfolk, VA

Pricing Updated: 06/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Norfolk, VA area range in price from $710 to $9,954 with an overall median price of $2,345. The three Norfolk neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cottage Row Park at $875, Pinewell at $1,000, and Pinewell Ocean View at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Norfolk Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cottage Row Park$1,500$87510
Pinewell$1,650$1,00011
Pinewell Ocean View$1,650$90028
West Ocean View$1,650$90024
Ocean Air$1,715$87547
Bay View$1,721$90010
Cottage Line$1,721$90011
Naval Station Norfolk$1,741$96345
Ingleside$1,804$92553
Monticello Village$1,844$87522

Cheapest Available Norfolk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Holley Pointe in the South Brambleton neighborhood priced from $507. Bains Pointe in the Beacon Light neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $555. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norfolk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holley Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$507
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$555
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$920
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
The Grand at New PortMLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$963
Bay Creek2BD, 1BA2BR,1BA$985
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,000
Shell Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norfolk area is the $1.02 price per square foot The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch in the in the Wards Corner neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Norfolk apartment is the 1X1 Model at The Arbors at Pembroke starting at $1,158 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Huntington 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.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
The Arbors at Pembroke1X11BR,1BA$1.05
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
The Banks at Berkley3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.25
Somyrr Properties2 BR 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.61
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.05
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 $1,000.

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 $2,345.

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 758 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 $201 which is $2,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norfolk.

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