
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakleaf Forrest Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (54 Rentals)
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Origin Circle at Kindred

Unity Place at Kindred

The Rockefeller

405 Clifton St

The Law Building

The James

Wainwright

Duke Grace Apartments

1100 Wilson Rd
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241 Granby St

Icon Norfolk Apartments

Metro On Granby Apartments

Attain Downtown

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Gravity on 400

The Atlantic Permanent

Attain Downtown East

Berkley Apartments

Reunion Senior Living at Kindred

Market Heights Apartments
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The Lofts at 119

1015 Campostella Rd

Olympic Village Apartments

951 Bellmore Ave

Taylor-Whittle Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

Clairmont at Campostella I

Aspire at Church St.

The Loraine

The Retreat at Harbor Pointe
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The Banks at Berkley

The Fairfax Apartments

Savoy Apartments

1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 1

1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 4

Belmont at Freemason

500 Plume

415 St Pauls Blvd

415 St Pauls Blvd, Unit 103

3504 Trant Ave
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Crosswinds Apartments

Arbor Glen Apartments

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2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D

Horizons at Indian River Apartment Homes

1135 Jackson Ave

1321 Chesapeake Ave

Campostella Commons

Canterbury Crossing

Landmark Apartments

Sunnybrook Apartments
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Oakleaf Forrest, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakleaf Forrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf Forrest Studio Apartments | $1,548 | $1,183 | $1,907 |
| Oakleaf Forrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $925 | $2,312 |
| Oakleaf Forrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $1,000 | $2,939 |
| Oakleaf Forrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $1,075 | $4,929 |
| Oakleaf Forrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oakleaf Forrest Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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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. Bell Diamond Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Oakleaf Forrest apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleside Square Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| Aspire at Church St. | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Landmark Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet... | 2BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | PE-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Horizons at Indian River Apartment Homes | The Albemarle | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Banks at Berkley | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1,349 |
| 1100 Wilson Rd | 3BR | 3BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakleaf Forrest, VA
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakleaf Forrest area is the $1.70 price per square foot The Town Point Model at Attain Downtown East in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Oakleaf Forrest apartment is the 3 Bdrm Model at The Banks at Berkley starting at $1,349 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the South Brambleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakleaf Forrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attain Downtown East | The Town Point | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Banks at Berkley | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | PE-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1100 Wilson Rd | 3BR | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D | 2009 Mclain Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Ingleside Square Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Landmark Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet... | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Horizons at Indian River Apartment Homes | The Albemarle | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 Unity Place at Kindred which is listed at $1,116, while the average apartment in Oakleaf Forrest costs $2,300.
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 2 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 $449 which is $1,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakleaf Forrest.
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