
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Norfolk Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA (43 Rentals)


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Heritage at Freemason Harbour

The Law Building

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Gravity on 400

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Attain Downtown

Wainwright

Hague Towers

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Metro On Granby Apartments

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The James

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Attain Downtown East
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142 West York

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Icon Norfolk Apartments

The Rockefeller

Unity Place at Kindred

Duke Grace Apartments

The Atlantic Permanent

(Transitioned)Botetourt

Museum Apartments

241 Granby St

435 E Freemason St
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Taylor-Whittle Apartments

300 Yarmouth St

The PierPointe at Freemason Harbour

Harbor Place

388 Boush St

The Rotunda

220 W Brambleton Ave

The Portlock Building

435 Monticello Ave

426-428 Granby St
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210 Drummond Pl

400-402 Fairfax Ave

St. Paul's Transformation Project

Leache Wood Apartments

Holland House Apartments

The Lofts at 119

Reunion Senior Living at Kindred

The Loraine

Savoy Apartments

500 Plume
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The Fairfax Apartments

Pilot Place
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Norfolk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Norfolk Studio Apartments | $1,582 | $1,183 | $1,914 |
Downtown Norfolk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,255 | $2,367 |
| Downtown Norfolk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $1,620 | $2,999 |
| Downtown Norfolk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,968 | $2,150 | $4,989 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Norfolk Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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Largest Available Downtown Norfolk 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Norfolk area of Norfolk, VA is found at Attain Downtown East and is listed at 910 square feet priced from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attain Downtown East | The Duke | 910 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| Metro On Granby Apartments | The Wrigley | 763 Sq Ft | $1,716 |
| Gravity on 400 | Lyra | 735 Sq Ft | $1,944 |
| The James | The Tatterson | 731 Sq Ft | $1,952 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A1 | 715 Sq Ft | $1,116 |
| Icon Norfolk Apartments | Hepburn | 712 Sq Ft | $1,924 |
| Wainwright | The Alsace | 688 Sq Ft | $1,754 |
| 142 West York | Zora | 657 Sq Ft | $1,849 |
| Fusion at Neon | Monet | 606 Sq Ft | $1,807 |
| Attain Downtown | The Curve | 595 Sq Ft | $1,778 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Norfolk 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Norfolk of Norfolk, VA is the A3 Model starting from $1,116 at Unity Place at Kindred. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Norfolk is currently $1,732. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Place at Kindred | A3 | $1,116 |
| (Transitioned)Botetourt | 01a | $1,400 |
| The James | The Josephine | $1,558 |
| Metro On Granby Apartments | The Wrigley | $1,716 |
| Wainwright | The Alsace | $1,754 |
| Fusion at Neon | Picasso | $1,774 |
| Attain Downtown | The Curve | $1,778 |
| 142 West York | Zora | $1,849 |
| Icon Norfolk Apartments | Hepburn | $1,924 |
| Gravity on 400 | Lyra | $1,944 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Norfolk Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Norfolk with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Norfolk is at Unity Place at Kindred listed at $1,116.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Norfolk Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Norfolk is $1,732.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Norfolk Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Norfolk is a 910 square feet unit starting from $2,000 at Attain Downtown East.
What is the average size for Downtown Norfolk 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Norfolk is currently 0 sq ft.
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