Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Calvert Square Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $400 (76 Rentals)

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property at 301 W 31st St

$750

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$750

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$750

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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301 W 31st St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 2606 Middle Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2606 Middle Ave

NorfolkVA23504
property at 307 W 32nd St

$900

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$900

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$900

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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307 W 32nd St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 316 W 31st St

$900

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$900

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$900

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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316 W 31st St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 2540 Ballentine Blvd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2540 Ballentine Blvd

NorfolkVA23509

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property at 2421 Arkansas Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2421 Arkansas Ave

NorfolkVA23513
property at 405 Clifton St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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405 Clifton St

NorfolkVA23523
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834 C Ave
$1,250 - $2,000
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$1,250 - $2,000

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834 C Ave

834 C AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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property at 751 Shirley Ave

$1,295 - $1,995

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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751 Shirley Ave

NorfolkVA23517
property at 3608 Omohundro Ave

$1,300 - $1,770

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$1,300 - $1,770

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3608 Omohundro Ave

NorfolkVA23504
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Berkley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkley Apartments

712 Grayson StNorfolk, VA 23523
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Ballentine Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ballentine Lofts

2415 Ballentine BlvdNorfolk, VA 23509
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886 A Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

886 A Ave

886 A AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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The Broadmoor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Broadmoor

918 W Princess Anne RdNorfolk, VA 23507
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3127 Argonne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3127 Argonne Ave

3127 Argonne AveNorfolk, VA 23509
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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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2 Bedroom Apartments

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2905 Llewellyn AveNorfolk, VA 23504
property at 3605 Killam Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3605 Killam Ave

NorfolkVA23508

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property at 603 Raleigh Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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603 Raleigh Ave

NorfolkVA23507
property at 225 W 31st St

$975

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$975

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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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225 W 31st St

NorfolkVA23504
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618-620 W Olney Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

618-620 W Olney Rd

618-620 W Olney RdNorfolk, VA 23507
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1023 W 38th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1023 W 38th St

1023 W 38th StNorfolk, VA 23508
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812 W 27th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

812 W 27th St

812 W 27th StNorfolk, VA 23517
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951 Bellmore Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

951 Bellmore Ave

951 Bellmore AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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864 W 34th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

864 W 34th St

864 W 34th StNorfolk, VA 23508

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property at 623 W 28th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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623 W 28th St

NorfolkVA23508
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Bell Diamond Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

1009 Middlesex StNorfolk, VA 23523
property at 754 Fremont St

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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754 Fremont St

NorfolkVA23504
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The Loraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Loraine

245 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510

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Calvert Square, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Calvert Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Calvert Square 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 Calvert Square apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holley Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$507
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,010
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1,025
Beacon 303A11BR,1BA$1,050
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1,100
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1,129
Aspire at Church St.One Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,140
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calvert Square, VA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calvert Square area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Model at Holley Pointe in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,797. The second greatest value Calvert Square apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath 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 Calvert Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Holley Pointe3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.49
Bains Pointe3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.40
364 Middle St, Unit #5364 Middle St2BR,1BA$1.39
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
The Banks at Berkley3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.25
708 W 36th St, Unit 1708 W 36th St2BR,1BA$1.40
834 C Ave834 C Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.56
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1.28
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,1BA$1.50

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Calvert Square, Norfolk, and the greater Norfolk area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calvert Square Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Calvert Square?

The cheapest apartment in Calvert Square is Beacon 303 which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Calvert Square costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Calvert Square?

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 5 regular apartments in Calvert Square 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 Calvert Square?

Cheap apartments in Calvert Square have an average cost of $376 which is $1,924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Calvert Square.

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