Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Air Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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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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5th Bay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Bay Apartments

9545-9549 5th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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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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A8450T
1 Bedroom Apartments

A8450T

8450 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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A1437K
1 Bedroom Apartments

A1437K

1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Bayview Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

Ocean Air, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ocean Air Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Air area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Pointe priced from $930. Merrimack Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Ocean Air apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Merrimack LandingTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1BA$965
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$995
Crossroads LandingB1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Air, VA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Air area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2 bed, 2 bath Renovated Model at Pelican Dock Apartments in the in the North Camellia Acres neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Ocean Air apartment is the 2BR Eat in kitchen/WD Model at Ashley Trace Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Wards Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Air apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pelican Dock Apartments2 bed, 2 bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.82
Ashley Trace Apartments2BR Eat in kitchen/WD2BR,1BA$1.35
421 E Little Creek Rd, Unit 3421 E Little Creek Rd2BR,1BA$1.52
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Merrimack LandingTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1BA$1.48
Crossroads LandingA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.83
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsCedarwood1BR,1BA$1.81
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 11204 Hillside Ave1BR,1BA$1.89

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia including Ocean Air, 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 filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Ocean Air Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Air Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Air?

The cheapest apartment in Ocean Air is Arbor Pointe which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Ocean Air costs $1,763.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean Air?

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 15 regular apartments in Ocean Air 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 Ocean Air?

Cheap apartments in Ocean Air have an average cost of $288 which is $1,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Air.

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