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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $875 | $2,238 |
| Chesapeake Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $995 | $2,353 |
| Chesapeake Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $1,045 | $2,941 |
| Chesapeake Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,830 | $1,830 |
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Chesapeake Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
See all Apartments in NorfolkThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Chesapeake Gardens area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd priced from $925. 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 Chesapeake Gardens apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Crossroads Landing East | B2 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Fenner Gardens Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,294 |
| Crossroads Landing | B1 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake Gardens area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd in the in the Lake Taylor neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Chesapeake Gardens apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse Model at Brentwood Forest Apartments starting at $1,145 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Suburban Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chesapeake Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Crossroads Landing East | B2 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Crossroads Landing | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Fenner Gardens Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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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 2 regular apartments in Chesapeake Gardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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