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

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property at 301 W 31st St

$750

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$750

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$750

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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301 W 31st St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 2606 Middle Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2606 Middle Ave

NorfolkVA23504
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 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 2540 Ballentine Blvd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2540 Ballentine Blvd

NorfolkVA23509

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property at 2421 Arkansas Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2421 Arkansas Ave

NorfolkVA23513
property at 405 Clifton St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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405 Clifton St

NorfolkVA23523
property at 751 Shirley Ave

$1,195 - $1,295

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$1,295

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1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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751 Shirley Ave

NorfolkVA23517
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Berkley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkley Apartments

712 Grayson StNorfolk, VA 23523
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Southern Park II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southern Park II

2412-2414 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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Ballentine Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ballentine Lofts

2415 Ballentine BlvdNorfolk, VA 23509
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886 A Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

886 A Ave

886 A AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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3127 Argonne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3127 Argonne Ave

3127 Argonne AveNorfolk, VA 23509
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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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Princess Anne Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Princess Anne Gardens

4852-4868 E Princess Anne RdNorfolk, VA 23502
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a2905L
2 Bedroom Apartments

a2905L

2905 Llewellyn AveNorfolk, VA 23504
property at 603 Raleigh Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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603 Raleigh Ave

NorfolkVA23507
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618-620 W Olney Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

618-620 W Olney Rd

618-620 W Olney RdNorfolk, VA 23507
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812 W 27th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

812 W 27th St

812 W 27th StNorfolk, VA 23517
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951 Bellmore Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

951 Bellmore Ave

951 Bellmore AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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property at 623 W 28th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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623 W 28th St

NorfolkVA23508
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Bell Diamond Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

1009 Middlesex StNorfolk, VA 23523

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property at 754 Fremont St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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754 Fremont St

NorfolkVA23504
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The Loraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Loraine

245 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Broadcreek Renaissance
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Broadcreek Renaissance

1420 Merrimac AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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410 W 31st St
4 Bedroom Apartments

410 W 31st St

410 W 31st StNorfolk, VA 23508
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property at 3507 Cape Henry Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3507 Cape Henry Ave

NorfolkVA23513

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Norfolk State, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,000
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1,100
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,1BA$1,200
Horizons at Indian River Apartment HomesThe Albemarle2BR,1BA$1,300
The Banks at Berkley3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1,349
WainwrightFrances StudioStudio,1BA$1,431
1100 Wilson Rd3BR3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Banks at Berkley3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.25
409 W 27th St, Unit B UNIT409 W 27th St2BR,1BA$1.41
1100 Wilson Rd3BR3BR,1.5BA$1.66
834 C Ave, Unit D834 C Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.56
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,1BA$1.50
308 31st W St, Unit F308 31st W St2BR,1BA$1.72
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Horizons at Indian River Apartment HomesThe Albemarle2BR,1BA$1.76
Unity Place at KindredA21BR,1BA$1.59

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Norfolk State, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Norfolk. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. 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, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.