1112 Templar Blvd
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Air Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (82 Rentals)
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySpring Creek
400-440 Fort Worth AveNorfolk, VA 23505
1441 Kingston Ave
NorfolkVA23503
9233 Atwood Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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$963 - $1,654
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Merrimack 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
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10Total Monthly Price
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$1,030 - $1,280
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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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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
2037 E Ocean View Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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$1,135 - $1,288
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$975 - $1,128
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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 Jun 10Sterling Oaks Apartments
124 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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$1,200
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8Crossroads Landing
7922 Old Ocean View RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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718 Lesner Ave
718 Lesner AveNorfolk, VA 23518
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171 W Balview Ave
171 W Balview AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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171 W Balview Ave
171 W Balview AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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718 Lesner Ave
718 Lesner AveNorfolk, VA 23518
9551 Lakeside Dr
NorfolkVA23503
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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
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171 W Balview Ave
171 W Balview AveNorfolk, VA 23503
122 D View Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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$1,261 - $1,781
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$1,255 - $1,775
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
1336 E Balview Ave
NorfolkVA23503
1033 E Ocean View Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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$1,366 - $1,576
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14Total Monthly Price
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$1,360 - $1,570
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Bondale
7603 Bondale AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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$1,450
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$1,450
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9517 5th Bay St #B, Unit 9517 5th Bay #B
9517 5th Bay St #BNorfolk, VA 23518
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$1,450 - $1,575
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1415 E Ocean View Ave
1415 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
8968 Tidewater Dr
NorfolkVA23503
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$1,487
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$1,425
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271 Maple Ave
271 Maple AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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3 Bedroom Apartments
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
946 Ave H
NorfolkVA23513
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1 Bedroom Apartments
8450 Tidewater Dr
8450 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
259 W Ocean View Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1859 Kingston Ave
1859 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
1831 Kingston Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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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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1432 Baychester Ave
1432 Baychester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
611 W Ocean View Ave
NorfolkVA23503
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Air?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Ocean Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $875 | $3,980 |
| Ocean Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $995 | $3,329 |
| Ocean Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,200 | $9,956 |
| Ocean Air 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,536 | $1,654 |
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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 $963. Ashley Trace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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 | $963 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 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 |
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| Gates of West Bay | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,401 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Air, VA
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Air area is the $1.02 price per square foot The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch in the in the Wards Corner neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Ocean Air apartment is the B2U Model at Gates of West Bay starting at $1,571 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the North Meadow Brook 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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| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Gates of West Bay | B2U | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Pelican Dock Apartments | Lake Front 2 Bed/2 Bath only a few hundred yard... | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| 9517 5th Bay St #B, Unit 9517 5th Bay #B | 9517 5th Bay St #B | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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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 $963, while the average apartment in Ocean Air costs $1,781.
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 16 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 $202 which is $1,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Air.
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The Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Norfolk, VA: Great Price Meets Quality of Life
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Norfolk, Virginia, experienced a surprising population decline to 238,005 residents in the 2020 census, considering its low cost of living and high quality of life index. Renting an apartment falls well below the national average.
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