Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Aire South Bay View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (71 Rentals)

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property at 1445 Kingston Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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1445 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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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,236 - $1,781
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$1,230 - $1,775
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$1,236 - $1,781
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Gates of West Bay
$1,262 - $1,617
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$1,257 - $1,612
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 1336 E Balview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1336 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503

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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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5th Bay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Bay Apartments

9545-9549 5th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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Lakewood Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Plaza

5631 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23509
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Bay View Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay View Square

649-701 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Lois Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lois Lane Apartments

1415-1419 Lois LnNorfolk, VA 23513
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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503

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property at 1831 Kingston Ave

$895

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$895

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$895

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1831 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Braywood Manor
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Braywood Manor

7000 Auburn AveNorfolk, VA 23513
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309 Ashlawn Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Ashlawn Dr

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Miramar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar Apartments

7131 Sewells Point RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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320 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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1111 Hugo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Hugo St

1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513

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Elite Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elite Apartments

6512 N Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 755 Guy Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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755 Guy Ave

NorfolkVA23505
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

8500 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 7384 Kirby Crescent

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 25

7384 Kirby Crescent

NorfolkVA23505
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OV Retreat
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Retreat

2019 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
property at 9309 Belgrave Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9309 Belgrave Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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OV Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Living

1721 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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511 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

511 Ashlawn Dr

511 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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Bel Aire South Bay View, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bel Aire South Bay View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bel Aire South Bay View area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ priced from $1,025. Oakmont North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Bel Aire South Bay View apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Crossroads LandingA1 - Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1,170
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200
2065 E Ocean View Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
Crossroads Landing EastB2 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Aire South Bay View, VA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Aire South Bay View area is the $1.50 price per square foot The Vintage Model at Meadowood in the in the Foxhall neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Bel Aire South Bay View apartment is the Classic w/ W/D connections Model at Woodmere Trace starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Foxhall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel Aire South Bay View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Woodmere TraceClassic w/ W/D connections2BR,1BA$1.32
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1.39
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.86
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.67
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.69
Crossroads LandingA1 - Classic1BR,1BA$1.75

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Norfolk. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bel Aire South Bay View Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Bel Aire South Bay View is Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Bel Aire South Bay View costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bel Aire South 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 1 regular apartments in Bel Aire South Bay View that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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