Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel Aire South Bay View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $550 (88 Rentals)

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property at 1428 Baychester Ave

$950

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$950

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1428 Baychester Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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$1,030 - $1,280
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 409 San Antonio Blvd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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409 San Antonio Blvd

NorfolkVA23505
property at 1336 E Balview Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1336 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Gates of West Bay
$1,222 - $1,617
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$1,217 - $1,612
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,281 - $1,796
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$1,275 - $1,790
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$1,281 - $1,796
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 24

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 1375 Kingston Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 21

1375 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503

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9517 5th Bay St #A
$1,450
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$1,450

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9517 5th Bay St #A

9517 5th Bay St #ANorfolk, VA 23518
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ReNew Little Creek
$1,465 - $3,469
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$1,465 - $3,469

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ReNew Little Creek

6450 Crescent WayNorfolk, VA 23513
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,594 - $1,624
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$1,469 - $1,499
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$1,594 - $1,624
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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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
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Lois Lane Apartments

1415-1419 Lois LnNorfolk, VA 23513
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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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A1437K

1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Braywood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braywood Manor

7000 Auburn AveNorfolk, VA 23513
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309 Ashlawn Dr
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309 Ashlawn Dr

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Miramar Apartments
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Miramar Apartments

7131 Sewells Point RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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1111 Hugo St
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1111 Hugo St

1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513
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320 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
property at 1350 Picadilly St

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1350 Picadilly St

NorfolkVA23513
property at 755 Guy Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 Guy Ave

NorfolkVA23505

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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 2 Beds unit found at 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd priced from $925. Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Bel Aire South Bay View apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Brentwood Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,170
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1,300
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,450
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450

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

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Aire South Bay View area is the $1.60 price per square foot Dover Model at ReNew Little Creek in the in the Foxhall neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Bel Aire South Bay View apartment is the The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch starting at $1,300 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Wards Corner 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.
ReNew Little CreekDover3BR,2BA$1.60
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.53
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Brentwood Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.36
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.69

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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 $1,596.

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 6 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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bel Aire South Bay View?

Cheap apartments in Bel Aire South Bay View have an average cost of $184 which is $1,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bel Aire South Bay View.

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