
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bay View area of Norfolk.


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Admirals Way

Mariners Watch

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Pelican Dock Apartments

Ashley Trace Apartments

1017 Hillside Ave

1424 E Ocean View Ave
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9637 Cape View Ave

1866 E Ocean View Ave

1851 E Ocean View Ave

Sunrise Apartments

Tidewater Gardens

OV Retreat

OV Living
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1600 Kingston Ave

OV Harbor

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The Village at Whitehurst Farms

1416 E Ocean View Ave

1203 Hillside Ave

1243 E Ocean View Ave
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Bay View, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $1,000 | $1,436 |
| Bay View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,115 | $2,850 |
| Bay View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,300 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bay View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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Cheapest Available Bay View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay View area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Admirals Way priced from $1,030. 2065 E Ocean View Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals Way | The Captain | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| 2065 E Ocean View Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| OV Living | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,319 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, VA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay View 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 Bay View apartment is the Lake Front 2 Bed/2 Bath only a few hundred yard... Model at Pelican Dock Apartments starting at $1,814 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the North Camellia Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Pelican Dock Apartments | Lake Front 2 Bed/2 Bath only a few hundred yard... | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Admirals Way | The Captain | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 2065 E Ocean View Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 1357 East Ocean View Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay View Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay View?
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 3 regular apartments in Bay View 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 Bay View?
Cheap apartments in Bay View have an average cost of $425 which is $1,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay View.
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