Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakleaf Forrest Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (50 Rentals)

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property at 5214 Revere Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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5214 Revere Dr

NorfolkVA23502
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The James
$1,453 - $3,685
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$1,393 - $3,625
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$60

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$1,453 - $3,685
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The James

345 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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property at 909 E Liberty St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom Rentals

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909 E Liberty St

NorfolkVA23523
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Gravity on 400
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$1,534 - $3,224
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$1,474 - $3,164
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$60

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$1,534 - $3,224
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Gravity on 400

400 Waterside DrNorfolk, VA 23510
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Icon Norfolk Apartments
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$1,559 - $4,989
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$1,499 - $4,929
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$1,559 - $4,989
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Icon Norfolk Apartments

321 E Main StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Metro On Granby Apartments
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$1,566 - $2,523
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$1,506 - $2,463
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$60

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$1,566 - $2,523
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Metro On Granby Apartments

401 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Attain Downtown
$1,682 - $2,931
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$1,575 - $2,824
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$107

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$1,682 - $2,931
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Attain Downtown

450 Boush 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
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523

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property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 5, Unit 5

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
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Savoy Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Savoy Apartments

161 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
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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 1719 Oakfield Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1719 Oakfield Ave

NorfolkVA23523
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Crosswinds Apartments
$1,056 - $1,436
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$1,050 - $1,430
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Crosswinds Apartments

910 Providence RdChesapeake, VA 23325
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property at 1321 Chesapeake Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1321 Chesapeake Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
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Campostella Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campostella Commons

2901 Fireside RdChesapeake, VA 23324
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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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property at 1216 Hoover Ave

$1,345

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$1,345

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$1,345

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1216 Hoover Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 1130 Commerce Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 23

1130 Commerce Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 1415 Commerce Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 4

1415 Commerce Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324

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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 Ingleside Square Apartments priced from $1,000. Unity Place at Kindred has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,116. Here are the most affordable Oakleaf Forrest apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,000
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
Landmark Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet...2BR,1BA$1,147
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1,307
Duke Grace Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
1100 Wilson Rd3BR3BR,1BA$1,495
Indian River Apartments and TownhomesThe Shoreline2BR,1BA$1,549
Metro On Granby ApartmentsThe ChryslerStudio,1BA$1,566
Icon Norfolk ApartmentsTaylorStudio,1BA$1,624
Holly PointThe Peyton Plus1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakleaf Forrest, VA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakleaf Forrest area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2BR Model at Origin Circle at Kindred in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $1,307. The second greatest value Oakleaf Forrest apartment is the Duke Model at Heritage at Freemason Harbour starting at $2,028 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Dnc 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.
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Heritage at Freemason HarbourDuke1BR,1BA$2.13
Aspire at Church St.Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.98
1100 Wilson Rd3BR3BR,1.5BA$1.66
Holly PointThe Peyton1BR,1BA$1.91
Indian River Apartments and TownhomesThe Shoreline2BR,1BA$1.91
Duke Grace Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Landmark Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet...2BR,1BA$1.52
Unity Place at KindredA21BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakleaf Forrest, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #50

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 a cheap apartment in Oakleaf Forrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakleaf Forrest is under $1,695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Oakleaf Forrest is Unity Place at Kindred which is listed at $1,116, while the average apartment in Oakleaf Forrest costs $2,153.

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 9 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 $388 which is $1,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakleaf Forrest.

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