Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $550 (82 Rentals)

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property at 1428 Baychester Ave

$950

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1428 Baychester Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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Arbor Pointe
$975 - $1,128
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23

Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,170
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$975 - $1,095
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$1,050 - $1,170
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 17

Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 409 San Antonio Blvd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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409 San Antonio Blvd

NorfolkVA23505
property at 1336 E Balview Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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1336 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Gates of West Bay
$1,222 - $1,617
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$1,217 - $1,612
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,281 - $1,796
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$1,275 - $1,790
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$1,281 - $1,796
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 24

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 430 Staten St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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430 Staten St

NorfolkVA23503
property at 1009 Hannah St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1009 Hannah St

NorfolkVA23505

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property at 1375 Kingston Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 21

1375 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Royal Mace Apartments
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$1,436 - $1,441
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$1,436 - $1,441

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$1,436 - $1,441
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Royal Mace Apartments

9621 Chesapeake BlvdNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 117 W Balview Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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117 W Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,594 - $1,624
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$1,469 - $1,499
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$1,594 - $1,624
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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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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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Ashlawn Dr

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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West Beach Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Beach Apartments

219 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Willow Sands Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Sands Apartments

938-946 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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320 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
property at 611 W Ocean View Ave

$995

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$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 12

611 W Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 259 W Ocean View Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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259 W Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 755 Guy Ave

$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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755 Guy Ave

NorfolkVA23505
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

8500 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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OV Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Living

1721 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503

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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 Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ priced from $1,025. Ashley Trace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,145
Brentwood Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,170
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace2BR,1BA$1,275
Beechwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace2BR,1BA$1,275
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1,300
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450
WestportMagnoliaStudio,1BA$1,469
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, VA

As of August 30, 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 Poplar- Wait List 2BR B1 Model at Pinewell Station starting at $2,250 with a $1.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
Pinewell StationPoplar- Wait List 2BR B12BR,2BA$1.88
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Beechwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Beechwood2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.58
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Brentwood Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.36
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.69
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsThe Birchwood1BR,1BA$1.96
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northside, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #65

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 Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Northside costs $1,300.

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 3 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 $213 which is $1,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

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Beyond the Dorms: Finding the Best Off-Campus Living in Norfolk

Written by: James W. Vickers

Positioned at the southeastern corner of Virginia, Norfolk is a sprawling area with close ties to Virginia Beach to the east and Newport News across the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels to the north.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.