Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Air Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (62 Rentals)

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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654
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Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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Arbor Pointe
$975 - $1,128
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Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 1445 Kingston Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1445 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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$1,030 - $1,280
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Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,170
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$975 - $1,095
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$75

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$1,050 - $1,170
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 24

Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 9117 Chesapeake Blvd

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,236 - $1,781
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$1,230 - $1,775
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$1,236 - $1,781
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Gates of West Bay
$1,262 - $1,617
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$1,257 - $1,612
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 24

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 1336 E Balview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1336 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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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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1 to 2 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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property at 1831 Kingston Ave

$895

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$895

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$895

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1831 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 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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309 Ashlawn Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Ashlawn Dr

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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West Beach Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Beach Apartments

219 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 611 W Ocean View Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 18

611 W Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Willow Sands Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Sands Apartments

938-946 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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320 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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property at 259 W Ocean View Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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259 W Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 755 Guy Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 Guy Ave

NorfolkVA23505
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

8500 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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OV Retreat
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Retreat

2019 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
property at 9309 Belgrave Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9309 Belgrave Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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OV Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Living

1721 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1600 Kingston Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Kingston Ave

1600 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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511 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

511 Ashlawn Dr

511 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Sherwood Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sherwood Flats

9610 Sherwood PlNorfolk, VA 23503
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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 Merrimack Landing priced from $963. Arbor Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Ocean Air apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$963
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1,170
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200
OV Escape1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
2065 E Ocean View Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Air, VA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Air area is the $1.80 price per square foot Cape Charles- Wait List 3BR- C1 Model at Pinewell Station in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Ocean Air apartment is the C1 - Renovated Model at Crossroads Landing starting at $1,600 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Suburban Acres 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.
Pinewell StationCape Charles- Wait List 3BR- C13BR,2BA$1.80
Crossroads LandingC1 - Renovated3BR,1.5BA$1.39
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1.39
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.86
OV Escape1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.67
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.67
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.69
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$1.90

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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!

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 $963, while the average apartment in Ocean Air costs $1,654.

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 13 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 $230 which is $1,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Air.

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