
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (68 Rentals)
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161 D View Ave, Unit 8

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Merrimack Landing

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Arbor Pointe

8040 Becket St

1445 Kingston Ave

Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+

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Admirals Way

Beechwood Apartments

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Sewells Park
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Crossroads Landing

Ashley Trace Apartments

9117 Chesapeake Blvd

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Mariners Watch

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Pinewood Gardens Apartments

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Gates of West Bay

1336 E Balview Ave
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Colony Point Apartments

Second Oakmont Townhouses

1243 E Ocean View Ave

Bay View Square

8450 Tidewater Dr

a1444k

1859 Kingston Ave

A1437K

1831 Kingston Ave

Bayview Terrace
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Sunrise Apartments

Granby House

309 Ashlawn Dr

West Beach Apartments

1432 Baychester Ave

320 Ashlawn Dr

Willow Sands Apartments

611 W Ocean View Ave

259 W Ocean View Ave

Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments
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755 Guy Ave

7384 Kirby Crescent

Bayview Terrace

9309 Belgrave Ave

OV Living

511 Ashlawn Dr

1600 Kingston Ave

1301 Oak Park Ave

Sherwood Flats

Rosedale Apartments
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Northside, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Studio Apartments | $1,489 | $1,469 | $1,509 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $875 | $7,556 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $995 | $2,951 |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,205 | $2,784 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,536 | $3,371 |
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Merrimack Landing priced from $963. Arbor Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $963 |
| Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Beechwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Crossroads Landing | A1 - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Admirals Way | The Lieutenant | 2BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| OV Escape | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 507 Ashlawn Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, VA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.80 price per square foot Cape Charles- Wait List 3BR- C1 Model at Pinewell Station in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 1415 E Ocean View Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewell Station | Cape Charles- Wait List 3BR- C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Admirals Way | The Lieutenant | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| OV Escape | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 507 Ashlawn Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Beechwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Crossroads Landing | A1 - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is Merrimack Landing which is listed at $963, while the average apartment in Northside costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?
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 13 regular apartments in Northside 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 Northside?
Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $234 which is $1,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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