Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Norfolk Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $1,500 (4 Rentals)

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

property at 429 W York St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

429 W York St

NorfolkVA23510

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property at 415 St Pauls Blvd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

415 St Pauls Blvd

NorfolkVA23510
property at 744 Yarmouth St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

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744 Yarmouth St

NorfolkVA23510

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Norfolk, VA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Norfolk area is the $2.11 price per square foot The Wells Model at Attain Downtown East in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $2,955. The second greatest value Downtown Norfolk apartment is the Ursa Model at Gravity on 400 starting at $3,099 with a $2.26 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 Wells3BR,2BA$2.11
Gravity on 400Ursa3BR,2BA$2.26
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$0.75
Heritage at Freemason HarbourBrooke1BR,1BA$2.47
Unity Place at KindredA21BR,1BA$1.59
WainwrightThe Thompson1BR,1BA$2.67
Fusion at NeonRockwell1BR,1BA$3.27
Attain DowntownThe Sphere 21BR,1BA$3.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Norfolk

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Norfolk?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Norfolk, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,225 to $4,624. There are also 4 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Norfolk ranging from $1,500 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Norfolk?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Norfolk ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,850.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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