Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beacon Light Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (48 Rentals)

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The James
$1,337 - $3,685
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$1,277 - $3,625
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$1,337 - $3,685
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The James

345 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Berkley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkley Apartments

712 Grayson StNorfolk, VA 23523
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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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951 Bellmore Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

951 Bellmore Ave

951 Bellmore AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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Bell Diamond Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

1009 Middlesex StNorfolk, VA 23523
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The Loraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Loraine

245 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510

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Broadcreek Renaissance
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Broadcreek Renaissance

1420 Merrimac AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 5, Unit 5

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
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Savoy Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Savoy Apartments

161 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
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2 Axson St, Unit C, Unit C
$950
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$950

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$950
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

2 Axson St, Unit C, Unit C

2 Axson StPortsmouth, VA 23702
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Starboard Townhomes
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$1,318 - $1,448
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$1,219 - $1,349
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$99

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$1,318 - $1,448
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Starboard Townhomes

543 Edwards StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Holley Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holley Pointe

622 Effingham StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Campostella Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campostella Commons

2901 Fireside RdChesapeake, VA 23324
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property at 915 Green St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

915 Green St

PortsmouthVA23704
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Landmark Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Apartments

2900 Fireside RdChesapeake, VA 23324
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Sunnybrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnybrook Apartments

2127-2129 Chesapeake DrChesapeake, VA 23324
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property at 322 Washington St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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322 Washington St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 811 Randolph St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Randolph St, Unit A, Unit A

811 Randolph St
PortsmouthVA23704
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Five17 King
1 Bedroom Apartments

Five17 King

517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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property at 1216 Hoover Ave

$1,345

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$1,345

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$1,345

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1216 Hoover Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
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Tower 507
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tower 507

507 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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property at 1130 Commerce Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 23

1130 Commerce Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324

Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Beacon Light Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beacon Light area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Holley Pointe priced from $507. Bains Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here are the most affordable Beacon Light apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holley PointeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$507
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,010
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1,025
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1,115
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
Landmark Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet...2BR,1BA$1,147
Beacon 303Renovated and Spacious 1BR In Downtown Portsmouth1BR,1BA$1,150
Bell Diamond ManorTownhome3BR,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beacon Light, VA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beacon Light area is the $1.49 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Holley Pointe in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,797. The second greatest value Beacon Light apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Bains Pointe starting at $1,545 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Beacon Light neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beacon Light apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Holley PointeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.49
Bains Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.40
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Harbor Tower ApartmentsWindward - A/E2BR,2BA$1.63
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Bell Diamond ManorGarden2BR,1BA$1.56
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1.28
Landmark Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet...2BR,1BA$1.52
Unity Place at KindredA21BR,1BA$1.59
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1.65

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Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Beacon Light, Norfolk, and the greater Norfolk area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beacon Light Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Beacon Light?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beacon Light is under $1,160.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beacon Light?

The cheapest apartment in Beacon Light is Victory Square 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in Beacon Light costs $3,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beacon Light?

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 27 regular apartments in Beacon Light 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 Beacon Light?

Cheap apartments in Beacon Light have an average cost of $338 which is $3,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Beacon Light.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Norfolk, VA: Great Price Meets Quality of Life

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