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

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property at 1441 Kingston Ave

$900

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$900

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1441 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654
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Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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$1,030 - $1,280
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,150
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$975 - $1,075
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$75

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$1,050 - $1,150
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Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 9117 Chesapeake Blvd

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503
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Arbor Pointe
$1,135 - $1,288
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$975 - $1,128
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$160

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$1,135 - $1,288
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Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Bondale
$1,151 - $1,576
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$1,145 - $1,570
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14

Bondale

7603 Bondale AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 9551 Lakeside Dr

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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9551 Lakeside Dr

NorfolkVA23503
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Gates of West Bay
$1,237 - $1,617
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$1,232 - $1,612
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 122 D View Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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122 D View Ave

NorfolkVA23503

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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,266 - $1,781
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$1,260 - $1,775
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$1,266 - $1,781
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
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$1,294 - $1,524
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$1,169 - $1,399
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$125

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$1,294 - $1,524
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 1336 E Balview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1336 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 1033 E Ocean View Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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1033 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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1243 E Ocean View Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1243 E Ocean View Ave

1243 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Bay View Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay View Square

649-701 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 259 W Ocean View Ave

$850

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$850

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259 W Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
property at 1831 Kingston Ave

$895

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$895

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1831 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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309 Ashlawn Dr
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309 Ashlawn Dr

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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Northside, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$963
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,000
Beechwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1,035
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest2BR,1BA$1,120
OV Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,129
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1,300
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450
WestportMagnoliaStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
Crossroads LandingC1 - Renovated3BR,1.5BA$1.30
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Beechwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1.53
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR Balcony1BR,1BA$1.58
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
OV Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northside, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #54

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Norfolk. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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