Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA from $400 (17 Rentals)

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Riverside Station I
Built in 20221 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Station I

5800 Sellger drNorfolk, VA 23502

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Holley Pointe
Built in 20222 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holley Pointe

622 Effingham StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Tranquility at the Lake
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tranquility at the Lake

5827 Burton Station RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455
Senior Living
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200 West I
Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

200 West I

200 Price StVirginia Beach, VA 23462

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Catalina Crossing
Built in 20161 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Crossing

2000 Randolph ArchChesapeake, VA 23320
Senior Living

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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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 $2,411.

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 1,161 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 $243 which is $2,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norfolk.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.