Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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property at 1441 Kingston Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1441 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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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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property at 9117 Chesapeake Blvd

$1,125

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$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503
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Royal Mace Apartments
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$1,333 - $2,167
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$1,333 - $2,167

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Royal Mace Apartments

9621 Chesapeake BlvdNorfolk, VA 23503
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1243 E Ocean View Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1243 E Ocean View Ave

1243 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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A1437K
1 Bedroom Apartments

A1437K

1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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OV Retreat
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Retreat

2019 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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OV Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Living

1721 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1600 Kingston Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Kingston Ave

1600 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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East Bay Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East Bay Apartments

1826 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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OV Harbor
1 Bedroom Apartments

OV Harbor

2007 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1128 Virgilina Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Virgilina Ave

1128 Virgilina AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 1329 E Balview Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1329 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 2065 E Ocean View Ave

$1,275 - $1,295

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$1,295

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2065 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 1423 E Ocean View Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1423 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 8923 Brighton St

$1,345

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$1,345

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8923 Brighton St

NorfolkVA23503
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Sea Shack
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Shack

1367 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503

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9527 3rd Bay St
2 Bedroom Apartments

9527 3rd Bay St

9527 3rd Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518

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 OV Living priced from $1,129. Admirals Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here are the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OV Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,129
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1,280
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1,300
Royal Mace ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$1,419
Hillside Cove2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Furnished2BR,1BA$1,475
1357 East Ocean View Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,550
Solstice at Bay OaksSolace Suites3BR,2BA$2,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, VA

As of April 24, 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 The Lieutenant Model at Admirals Way starting at $1,280 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Wards Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1.52
Hillside Cove2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Furnished2BR,1BA$1.97
Royal Mace ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$2.33
1357 East Ocean View Ave1/11BR,1BA$2.67
OV Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay View Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay View?

The cheapest apartment in Bay View is OV Living which is listed at $1,129, while the average apartment in Bay View costs $2,138.

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 6 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 $321 which is $1,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay View.

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