Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (52 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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Lois Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lois Lane Apartments

1415-1419 Lois LnNorfolk, VA 23513
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A8450T
1 Bedroom Apartments

A8450T

8450 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518

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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
Senior Living
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Braywood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braywood Manor

7000 Auburn AveNorfolk, VA 23513
Senior Living
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1 Bedroom Apartments

a309as

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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2 Bedroom Apartments

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320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513
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Azalea Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Azalea Garden

3148 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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6512 N Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23518
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Abbey Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Arms

2010 Abbey RdNorfolk, VA 23509
Corporate Housing
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

8500 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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511 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

511 Ashlawn Dr

511 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Pointe priced from $930. Sewells Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$995
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsMaplewood1BR,1BA$1,090
Fenner Gardens Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,099
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest2BR,1BA$1,120
Crossroads LandingA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,150
Woodmere Trace1A1BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes, VA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes area is the $1.13 price per square foot 7928 Pythian Ave Model at 7928 Pythian Ave in the in the Suburban Acres neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes apartment is the 210 Granby Park Model at 210 Granby Park, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Edgewater neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7928 Pythian Ave7928 Pythian Ave3BR,2BA$1.13
210 Granby Park, Unit 1210 Granby Park2BR,1BA$1.31
MeadowoodThe Sonoma2BR,2BA$1.50
Pinewood Gardens ApartmentsThe Hydrangea3BR,1.5BA$1.49
Paradigm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Woodmere Trace1A1BR,1BA$1.37
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Norfolk. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes?

The cheapest apartment in Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes is Arbor Pointe which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes costs $2,272.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes?

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 25 regular apartments in Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes 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 Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes?

Cheap apartments in Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes have an average cost of $264 which is $2,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesapeake Gardens Mamie Homes.

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