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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Air Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (57 Rentals)
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259 W Ocean View Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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$875 - $1,435
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySpring Creek
400-440 Fort Worth AveNorfolk, VA 23505
1612 Kingsway Rd
NorfolkVA23518
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$900
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$900
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1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
1204 Hillside AveNorfolk, VA 23503
259 W Ocean View Ave
NorfolkVA23503
175 Dupre Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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$908 - $1,559
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMerrimack Landing
8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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$975 - $1,050
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityWest Beach Apartments
219 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
259 W Ocean View Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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$1,000 - $1,150
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAshley Trace Apartments
728 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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$1,025 - $1,225
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityCromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+
114 Cromwell PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280
Admirals Way
600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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$1,050 - $1,150
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$975 - $1,075
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$75
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$1,050 - $1,150
Sewells Park
408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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$1,120 - $1,165
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBrentwood Forest Apartments
869 Bancker RdNorfolk, VA 23518
9117 Chesapeake Blvd
NorfolkVA23503
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$1,135 - $1,288
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$975 - $1,128
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$160
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$1,135 - $1,288
Arbor Pointe
502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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$1,145 - $1,300
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMariners Watch
440 Mariners WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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$1,145 - $1,175
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSterling Oaks Apartments
124 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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$1,155 - $1,270
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$1,080 - $1,195
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$75
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$1,155 - $1,270
Sherwood Flats
9610 Sherwood PlNorfolk, VA 23503
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$1,200 - $1,235
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30Fisherman's Landing
9301 Fishermans RdNorfolk, VA 23503
2037 E Ocean View Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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$1,236 - $1,716
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$1,230 - $1,710
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$1,236 - $1,716
Pinewood Gardens Apartments
1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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$1,237 - $1,617
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$1,232 - $1,612
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Gates of West Bay
272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
9620 Chesapeake St
NorfolkVA23503
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Second Oakmont Townhouses
1295 Rosefield CtNorfolk, VA 23513
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1 Bedroom Apartments
1243 E Ocean View Ave
1243 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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5th Bay Apartments
9545-9549 5th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bay View Square
649-701 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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8450 Tidewater Dr
8450 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1859 Kingston Ave
1859 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Sunrise Apartments
8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bayview Terrace
1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Granby House
100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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309 Ashlawn Dr
309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1432 Baychester Ave
1432 Baychester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Willow Sands Apartments
938-946 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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2 Bedroom Apartments
320 Ashlawn Dr
320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Discover Norfolk, VA's best affordable rental neighborhoods like Ghent & Downtown. Enjoy a low cost of living, top schools, vibrant arts, and waterfront views while renting.
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Bayview Terrace
8500 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments
312 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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OV Retreat
2019 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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OV Living
1721 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1301 Oak Park Ave
1301 Oak Park AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1600 Kingston Ave
1600 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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511 Ashlawn Dr
511 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Rosedale Apartments
7915-7945 Orchid AveNorfolk, VA 23518
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East Bay Apartments
1826 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
405 Farrell St
NorfolkVA23503
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Ocean Air, Norfolk, VA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Air?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Air Studio Apartments | $1,162 | $1,155 | $1,170 |
| Ocean Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $875 | $3,764 |
| Ocean Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $995 | $3,892 |
| Ocean Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $1,136 | $4,003 |
| Ocean Air 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $1,448 | $1,559 |
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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 Merrimack Landing priced from $908. Brentwood Forest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Ocean Air apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $908 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| OV Living | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Sterling Oaks Apartments | The Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 2BR Eat in kitchen/WD | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Mariners Watch | The Cape | 2BR,2BA | $1,155 |
| Sherwood Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Air, VA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Air area is the $1.13 price per square foot 7928 Pythian Ave Model at 7928 Pythian Ave in the in the Suburban Acres neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Ocean Air apartment is the The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch starting at $1,300 with a $1.02 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 7928 Pythian Ave | 7928 Pythian Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Crossroads Landing | B1 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 2BR Eat in kitchen/WD | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Townhomes at West Little Creek | Standard 2BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Gates of West Bay | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 1 | 1204 Hillside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 Merrimack Landing which is listed at $908, while the average apartment in Ocean Air costs $1,984.
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 19 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 $353 which is $1,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Air.
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