Cheap Homes for Rent in Norfolk, VA from $500 (99 Rentals)

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property at 1112 Sir Gawaine Dr

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1112 Sir Gawaine Dr

ChesapeakeVA23323
property at 1400 Atlanta Ave

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1400 Atlanta Ave

PortsmouthVA23704

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property at 2606 Middle Ave

$850 - $1,050

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$850 - $1,050

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$850 - $1,050

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2606 Middle Ave

NorfolkVA23504
property at 316 W 31st St

$900

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$900

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$900

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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316 W 31st St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 307 W 32nd St

$900

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$900

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$900

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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307 W 32nd St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 212 S Armistead Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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212 S Armistead Ave

HamptonVA23669

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property at 929 Green St

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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929 Green St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 200 Pullman Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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200 Pullman Ave, Unit 5

200 Pullman Ave
PortsmouthVA23707
property at 4351 Beasley Ct

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4351 Beasley Ct, Unit 1

4351 Beasley Ct
Virginia BeachVA23462
property at 201 Dixie Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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201 Dixie Ave

PortsmouthVA23707

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property at 1375 W Ocean View Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1375 W Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 405 Farrell St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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405 Farrell St

NorfolkVA23503
property at 811 Randolph St

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Randolph St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 1063 W 48th St

$1,175

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$1,175

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1063 W 48th St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 1810 Speedy Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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1810 Speedy Ave, Unit 15

1810 Speedy Ave
ChesapeakeVA23320

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Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Norfolk, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Norfolk, VA area range in price from $635 to $7,545 with an overall median price of $2,209. The three Norfolk neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oakdale Farms at $875, Cottage Row Park at $875, and Willoughby at $1,075. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Norfolk Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oakdale Farms$995$8751
Cottage Row Park$1,500$87527
Willoughby$1,500$1,0754
West Ocean View$1,559$90824
Monticello Village$1,576$87536
South Bayview$1,790$87564
Ocean Air$1,826$87569
Pinewell Ocean View$1,826$90825
Northside$1,829$87585
Azalea Acres$1,830$1,04556

Cheapest Available Norfolk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Norfolk, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Bains Pointe in the Beacon Light neighborhood priced from $635. Bay Breeze Apartments - West in the Northwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $920. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norfolk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bains Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$635
Bay Breeze Apartments - WestGarden- Maple- 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$920
Hampton River VillasAdmiralStudio,1BA$925
Welcome Home to The Grand at New Port!MLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950
Bay Creek2BD, 1BA2BR,1BA$985
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$995
Arbor Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Collinswood Lake Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$995
Shell Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Monterey ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norfolk 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 Norfolk apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Crescent Place starting at $1,351 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Culpepper Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norfolk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7928 Pythian Ave7928 Pythian Ave3BR,2BA$1.13
Crescent Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Hampton Apartments2b1.5b Tax Credit Platinum2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Collinswood Lake Apartments3 Beds3BR,1BA$1.14
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Mariner's Watch ApartmentsThe Cape2BR,2BA$1.06
2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 12834 Tidewater Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Arbor Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Norfolk

What type of rentals are currently available in Norfolk?

There are currently 1175 Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA with pricing that ranges from $635 to $7,548. There are also 475 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Norfolk ranging from $500 to $5,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Norfolk ranges from $500 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,607.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Norfolk?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Norfolk range from $635 to $4,989, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,439.

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