Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barberton Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $400 (89 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Barberton area of Norfolk.

property at 1220 W 38th St

$704

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$704

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1220 W 38th St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 2606 Middle Ave

$850 - $1,000

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$850 - $1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2606 Middle Ave

NorfolkVA23504
property at 1225 W 39th St

$885

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$885

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$885

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1225 W 39th St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 307 W 32nd St

$900

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$900

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$900

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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307 W 32nd St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 316 W 31st St

$900

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$900

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$900

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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316 W 31st St

NorfolkVA23508

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property at 120 Hough Ave

$1,129

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$1,129

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$1,129

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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120 Hough Ave

NorfolkVA23523
property at 2735 Corprew Ave

$1,169

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$1,169

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$1,169

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2735 Corprew Ave

NorfolkVA23504

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The James
$1,392 - $3,685
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$1,332 - $3,625
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$1,392 - $3,685
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The James

345 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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property at 2846 Grandy Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 10

2846 Grandy Ave

NorfolkVA23509
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Berkley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkley Apartments

712 Grayson StNorfolk, VA 23523
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Ballentine Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ballentine Lofts

2415 Ballentine BlvdNorfolk, VA 23509
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886 A Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

886 A Ave

886 A AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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The Broadmoor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Broadmoor

918 W Princess Anne RdNorfolk, VA 23507
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3127 Argonne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3127 Argonne Ave

3127 Argonne AveNorfolk, VA 23509

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The Lofts at 119
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at 119

119 W Tazewell StNorfolk, VA 23510
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2905 Llewellyn AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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618-620 W Olney Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

618-620 W Olney Rd

618-620 W Olney RdNorfolk, VA 23507
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1023 W 38th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1023 W 38th St

1023 W 38th StNorfolk, VA 23508

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Barberton, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barberton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barberton area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Holley Pointe priced from $507. Proximity at ODU has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $709. Here are the most affordable Barberton apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holley PointeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$507
Proximity at ODURoom In 4 Bed - 4 Bath - August Resident Renewa...4BR,4BA$709
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio,1BA$1,115
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1,115
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
Beacon 303Renovated and Spacious 1BR In Downtown Portsmouth1BR,1BA$1,150
121 W 32nd St Apartments2-BR2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barberton, VA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barberton area is the $1.73 price per square foot Dunmore Model at Heritage at Freemason Harbour in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Barberton apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Holley Pointe starting at $1,797 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the South Brambleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barberton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage at Freemason HarbourDunmore3BR,2BA$1.73
Holley PointeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.49
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Montgomery Square Apartments2.2B2BR,2BA$1.56
2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 12834 Tidewater Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
Crossroads TownhomesTwo Bedroom Flat - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.71
1100 Wilson Rd3BR3BR,1.5BA$1.66
121 W 32nd St Apartments2-BR2BR,1BA$1.67
Unity Place at KindredA21BR,1BA$1.59
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barberton, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Virginia, including Norfolk. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barberton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barberton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barberton is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barberton?

The cheapest apartment in Barberton is Victory Square 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in Barberton costs $2,162.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barberton?

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 13 regular apartments in Barberton 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 Barberton?

Cheap apartments in Barberton have an average cost of $477 which is $1,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barberton.

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