Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503

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1 Bedroom Apartments

A1437K

1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Bayview Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Bay View, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

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 Talbot Park Apartments priced from $750. Sewells Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Talbot Park ApartmentsL11BR,1BA$750
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsMaplewood1BR,1BA$1,060
Fenner Gardens Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,099
Ashley Trace Apartments2BR Eat in kitchen2BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, VA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay View area is the $1.55 price per square foot Clifton Model at ReNew Little Creek in the in the Foxhall neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Bay View apartment is the The Cape Model at Mariner's Watch Apartments starting at $1,155 with a $1.06 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.
ReNew Little CreekClifton2BR,2BA$1.55
Mariner's Watch ApartmentsThe Cape2BR,2BA$1.06
Gates of West BayB22BR,1BA$1.20
Pelican Dock Apartments2 bed, 2 bath Un-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.80
Ashley Trace Apartments2BR Eat in kitchen/WD2BR,1BA$1.35
East Bay Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsCedarwood1BR,1BA$1.81
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
Talbot Park ApartmentsRM11BR,1BA$1.57
1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 11204 Hillside Ave1BR,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay View, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #127

Among neighborhoods in Norfolk, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bay View Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Talbot Park Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Bay View costs $2,088.

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 2 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 $216 which is $1,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay View.

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