
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (77 Rentals)
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Spring Creek

1441 Kingston Ave

9233 Atwood Ave

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Merrimack Landing

West Beach Apartments

7433 Fenner St, Unit 7813-2

Ashley Trace Apartments

Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+

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Admirals Way
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Beechwood Apartments

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Sewells Park

Talbot Park Apartments

Brentwood Forest Apartments

9117 Chesapeake Blvd

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Arbor Pointe

Sterling Oaks Apartments

Mariners Watch

171 W Balview Ave, Unit 7

7731 Diven St
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718 Lesner Ave, Unit 4

7731 Diven St, Unit E

171 W Balview Ave, Unit 2

7731 Diven St, Unit A

718 Lesner Ave, Unit 2

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Bondale

9551 Lakeside Dr

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Gates of West Bay

171 W Balview Ave, Unit 5

122 D View Ave
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9537 Granby St, Unit 2

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Pinewood Gardens Apartments

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Fenner Gardens Apartments

1336 E Balview Ave

1033 E Ocean View Ave

Colony Point Apartments

Second Oakmont Townhouses

1243 E Ocean View Ave

Bay View Square

8450 Tidewater Dr
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259 W Ocean View Ave

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1859 Kingston Ave

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1831 Kingston Ave

Sunrise Apartments

Bayview Terrace

Granby House

309 Ashlawn Dr

1432 Baychester Ave
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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 | $1,376 | $1,151 | $1,509 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $875 | $7,681 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $995 | $3,325 |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,205 | $2,700 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $1,536 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northside Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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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. Ashley Trace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Beechwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| OV Living | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Westport | Magnolia | Studio,1BA | $1,469 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, VA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.02 price per square foot The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch in the in the Wards Corner neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the C1 - Renovated Model at Crossroads Landing starting at $1,500 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Suburban Acres 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Crossroads Landing | C1 - Renovated | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Beechwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| OV Living | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,840.
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 16 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 $218 which is $1,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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The Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Norfolk, VA: Great Price Meets Quality of Life
Written by: James W. Vickers
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