
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Norfolk State Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (55 Rentals)
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2606 Middle Ave

307 W 32nd St

316 W 31st St

Ingleside Square Apartments

2540 Ballentine Blvd

Origin Circle at Kindred

Villa Terrace

Unity Place at Kindred

The Rockefeller
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Hague Towers

2421 Arkansas Ave

405 Clifton St

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834 C Ave, Unit D

The Law Building

751 Shirley Ave

Berkley Apartments

Southern Park II

Reunion Senior Living at Kindred

The Banks at Berkley
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Ballentine Lofts

Market Heights Apartments

Princess Court Apartments

886 A Ave

3127 Argonne Ave

The Lofts at 119

Mission College Apartments

Princess Anne Gardens

1015 Campostella Rd

3210 Llewellyn Ave
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Sherwood Forest Apartments

603 Raleigh Ave

618-620 W Olney Rd

812 W 27th St

951 Bellmore Ave

623 W 28th St

2815 Llewellyn Ave

Taylor-Whittle Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor
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754 Fremont St

Clairmont at Campostella I

The Loraine

The Retreat at Harbor Pointe

John Knox Towers - SENIOR COMMUNITY

Broadcreek Renaissance

Holland House Apartments

410 W 31st St

811 East 30th Street

3507 Cape Henry Ave
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Norfolk State, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norfolk State?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,183 | $1,914 |
| Norfolk State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $925 | $2,312 |
| Norfolk State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,000 | $2,939 |
| Norfolk State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,755 | $1,075 | $7,754 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Norfolk State Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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Cheapest Available Norfolk State Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Norfolk State area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Ingleside Square Apartments priced from $1,000. Bell Diamond Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Norfolk State apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleside Square Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| 811 East 30th Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Horizons at Indian River Apartment Homes | The Albemarle | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Banks at Berkley | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1,349 |
| Wainwright | Frances Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,431 |
| 1100 Wilson Rd | 3BR | 3BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norfolk State, VA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norfolk State area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Model at The Banks at Berkley in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Norfolk State apartment is the 409 W 27th St Model at 409 W 27th St, Unit B UNIT starting at $1,500 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the South Brambleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norfolk State apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Banks at Berkley | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 409 W 27th St, Unit B UNIT | 409 W 27th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 1100 Wilson Rd | 3BR | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| 834 C Ave, Unit D | 834 C Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 811 East 30th Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 308 31st W St, Unit F | 308 31st W St | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Ingleside Square Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Horizons at Indian River Apartment Homes | The Albemarle | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norfolk State Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norfolk State?
The cheapest apartment in Norfolk State is Unity Place at Kindred which is listed at $1,116, while the average apartment in Norfolk State costs $2,543.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norfolk State?
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 2 regular apartments in Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State?
Cheap apartments in Norfolk State have an average cost of $283 which is $2,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norfolk State.
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