
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewood Willowwood Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $400 (76 Rentals)
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316 W 31st St

1612 Kingsway Rd

307 W 32nd St

6352 Edward St

Riverpoint

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Oakmont North Apartments

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Sewells Park

Talbot Park Apartments
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Villa Terrace

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2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 1

Larchmont Apartments

Berkley Square Apartments

Sterling Oaks Apartments

Dundale Square

717 Guy Ave

717 Guy Ave

717 Guy Ave

201 Burleigh Ave
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1611 Hampton Blvd

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211 W 29th St, Unit 1

121 W 32nd St Apartments

Crossroads Landing East

Pembroke Towers

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Fenner Gardens Apartments

2401 Ruffin St

Colony Point Apartments

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Townhomes at West Little Creek

2846 Grandy Ave
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University Towers

886 A Ave
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The Broadmoor

3127 Argonne Ave

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Granby House

Braywood Manor

6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd

Stonebridge Manor Senior Adult Apartments

Dove Landing Apartments

3210 Llewellyn Ave

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Lakewood Willowwood, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakewood Willowwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Willowwood Studio Apartments | $1,538 | $1,280 | $1,661 |
| Lakewood Willowwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $950 | $2,227 |
| Lakewood Willowwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $899 | $2,501 |
| Lakewood Willowwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $759 | $3,777 |
| Lakewood Willowwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $709 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Available Lakewood Willowwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakewood Willowwood area of Norfolk, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at Proximity at ODU priced from $709. 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 Lakewood Willowwood apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity at ODU | Room In 4 Bed - 4 Bath - September Resident Ren... | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| The Lafayette Apartments | The Ghent | Studio,1BA | $1,117 |
| 121 W 32nd St Apartments | 2-BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Crossroads Landing East | B2 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Fenner Gardens Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,294 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood Willowwood, VA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood Willowwood area is the $1.97 price per square foot B04 Model at 201 Twenty One in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Lakewood Willowwood apartment is the 211 W 29th St Model at 211 W 29th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the South Brambleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood Willowwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Twenty One | B04 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| 211 W 29th St, Unit 1 | 211 W 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 1 | 2834 Tidewater Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Crossroads Townhomes | Two Bedroom Flat - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Townhomes at West Little Creek | Standard 2BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 121 W 32nd St Apartments | 2-BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Crossroads Landing East | B2 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Willowwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lakewood Willowwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakewood Willowwood is under $1,294.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakewood Willowwood?
The cheapest apartment in Lakewood Willowwood is Sewells Park which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Lakewood Willowwood costs $2,069.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakewood Willowwood?
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 21 regular apartments in Lakewood Willowwood 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 Lakewood Willowwood?
Cheap apartments in Lakewood Willowwood have an average cost of $334 which is $1,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewood Willowwood.
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