Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Norfolk Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $800 (32 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Norfolk area of Norfolk.

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Gravity on 400
$1,534 - $3,089
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$1,474 - $3,029
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$1,534 - $3,089
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10

Gravity on 400

400 Waterside DrNorfolk, VA 23510
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Fusion at Neon
$1,790 - $3,871
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$1,725 - $3,806
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 9

Fusion at Neon

225 W Olney RdNorfolk, VA 23510
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property at 415 Saint Pauls Blvd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

415 Saint Pauls Blvd, Unit 508

415 Saint Pauls Blvd
NorfolkVA23510
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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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The Loraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Loraine

245 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510

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Savoy Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Savoy Apartments

161 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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500 Plume
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

500 Plume

500 E Plume StNorfolk, VA 23510
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property at 426 Granby St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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426 Granby St

NorfolkVA23510
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300 Yarmouth St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

300 Yarmouth St

300 Yarmouth StNorfolk, VA 23510
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property at 111 W Tazewell St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

111 W Tazewell St

NorfolkVA23510

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Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Norfolk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Norfolk area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Unity Place at Kindred priced from $1,116. The Atlantic Permanent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Norfolk apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
The Atlantic Permanent2011BR,1BA$1,675
BotetourtClinch2BR,2BA$2,500
Heritage at Freemason HarbourDunmore3BR,2BA$2,543
Attain Downtown EastThe Town Point3BR,2BA$2,850
Icon Norfolk ApartmentsSinatra3BR,2BA$4,929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Norfolk, VA

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Norfolk area is the $2.11 price per square foot The Town Point Model at Attain Downtown East in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Downtown Norfolk apartment is the Dunmore Model at Heritage at Freemason Harbour starting at $2,543 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Dnc neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Norfolk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Attain Downtown EastThe Town Point3BR,2BA$2.11
Heritage at Freemason HarbourDunmore3BR,2BA$1.91
BotetourtClinch2BR,2BA$2.44
Unity Place at KindredA21BR,1BA$1.59
The Atlantic Permanent2011BR,1BA$2.41

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Virginia and customized analysis for Central Norfolk, VA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Norfolk Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Norfolk?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Norfolk is Unity Place at Kindred which is listed at $1,116, while the average apartment in Downtown Norfolk costs $2,819.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Norfolk?

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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Norfolk have an average cost of $221 which is $2,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Norfolk.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Norfolk, VA: Great Price Meets Quality of Life

Written by: James W. Vickers

Norfolk, Virginia, experienced a surprising population decline to 238,005 residents in the 2020 census, considering its low cost of living and high quality of life index. Renting an apartment falls well below the national average.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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