Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakleaf Forrest Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $675 (53 Rentals)

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The Rockefeller
$1,225 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,220 - $2,245
Required Monthly Fees$5

Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $2,250
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 22

The Rockefeller

130 Brooke AveNorfolk, VA 23510
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property at 405 Clifton St
$1,245

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Base Rent$1,245

Total Monthly Price$1,245
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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405 Clifton St

NorfolkVA23523
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The Law Building
$1,257 - $2,232

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Base Rent$1,257 - $2,232

Total Monthly Price$1,257 - $2,232
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 8

The Law Building

145 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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The James
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$1,312 - $3,710

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Base Rent$1,312 - $3,710

Total Monthly Price$1,312 - $3,710
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 9

The James

345 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Kinship at Kindred
$1,428 - $2,727

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Base Rent$1,428 - $2,727

Total Monthly Price$1,428 - $2,727
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kinship at Kindred

430 Church StNorfolk, VA 23504
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Wainwright
$1,490 - $2,170

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Base Rent$1,490 - $2,170

Total Monthly Price$1,490 - $2,170
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wainwright

229 W Bute StNorfolk, VA 23510
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1100 Wilson Rd
$1,495 - $1,550

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Base Rent$1,495 - $1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,495 - $1,550
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1100 Wilson Rd

1100 Wilson RdNorfolk, VA 23523
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Gravity on 400
$1,544 - $3,099

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,484 - $3,039
Required Monthly Fees$60

Total Monthly Price$1,544 - $3,099
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gravity on 400

400 Waterside DrNorfolk, VA 23510
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Attain Downtown
$1,549 - $3,174

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Base Rent$1,549 - $3,174

Total Monthly Price$1,549 - $3,174
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Attain Downtown

450 Boush StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Attain Downtown East
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$1,782 - $3,079

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Base Rent$1,782 - $3,079

Total Monthly Price$1,782 - $3,079
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Attain Downtown East

328 E Freemason StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Berkley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkley Apartments

712 Grayson StNorfolk, VA 23523
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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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951 Bellmore Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

951 Bellmore Ave

951 Bellmore AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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The Loraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Loraine

245 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Bell Diamond Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

1009 Middlesex StNorfolk, VA 23523

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Savoy Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Savoy Apartments

161 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
property at 809 Whitehead Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
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809 Whitehead Ave

NorfolkVA23523
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Duke Grace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duke Grace Apartments

740 Duke StNorfolk, VA 23510
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property at 241 Granby St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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241 Granby St

NorfolkVA23510
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500 Plume
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

500 Plume

500 E Plume StNorfolk, VA 23510
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property at 2017-2019 Plow Ln
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2017-2019 Plow Ln

ChesapeakeVA23324
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Arbor Glen Apartments
$1,095 - $1,306

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Base Rent$1,095 - $1,306

Total Monthly Price$1,095 - $1,306
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Arbor Glen Apartments

2616 Arbor Glen DrChesapeake, VA 23324
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property at 803 Ohio St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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803 Ohio St

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 1324 Jackson Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1324 Jackson Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
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Holly Point
$1,685 - $2,665

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Base Rent$1,685 - $2,665

Total Monthly Price$1,685 - $2,665
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Holly Point

2540 Holly Point BlvdChesapeake, VA 23325
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Landmark Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Apartments

2901 Fireside RdChesapeake, VA 23324
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property at 803 Ohio St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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803 Ohio St

ChesapeakeVA23324
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Landmark Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Apartments

2900 Fireside RdChesapeake, VA 23324
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Sunnybrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnybrook Apartments

2127-2129 Chesapeake DrChesapeake, VA 23324
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Oakleaf Forrest, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakleaf Forrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakleaf Forrest area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Reunion Senior Living at Kindred priced from $841. Ingleside Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Oakleaf Forrest apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$841
Ingleside Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$925
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
Landmark Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet...2BR,1BA$1,147
Bell Diamond Manor3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$1,185
Aspire at Church St.Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,245
Kinship at KindredBldg C4-C4.1.1- 1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,428
1100 Wilson Rd3BR3BR,1BA$1,495
Attain DowntownThe Sphere 21BR,1BA$1,744

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakleaf Forrest, VA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakleaf Forrest area is the $2.09 price per square foot The Wells Model at Attain Downtown East in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $2,929. The second greatest value Oakleaf Forrest apartment is the The Wythe Model at Holly Point starting at $2,090 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Indian River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakleaf Forrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Attain Downtown EastThe Wells3BR,2BA$2.09
Holly PointThe Wythe2BR,1.5BA$1.73
1100 Wilson Rd3BR3BR,1.5BA$1.66
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.45
2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D2009 Mclain Street2BR,1BA$1.62
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred1BR1BR,1BA$1.41
Landmark Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet...2BR,1BA$1.52
Ingleside Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Unity Place at KindredA21BR,1BA$1.59
Aspire at Church St.One Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakleaf Forrest, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #90

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Virginia including Oakleaf Forrest, Norfolk, and the greater Norfolk area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakleaf Forrest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakleaf Forrest?

The cheapest apartment in Oakleaf Forrest is Ingleside Square Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Oakleaf Forrest costs $1,782.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakleaf Forrest?

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 4 regular apartments in Oakleaf Forrest 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 Oakleaf Forrest?

Cheap apartments in Oakleaf Forrest have an average cost of $154 which is $1,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakleaf Forrest.

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

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

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