Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sewells Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (83 Rentals)

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property at 2606 Middle Ave

$850

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$850

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2606 Middle Ave

NorfolkVA23504
property at 2540 Ballentine Blvd

$1,000

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$1,000

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2540 Ballentine Blvd

NorfolkVA23509
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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,150
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$975 - $1,075
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$75

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$1,050 - $1,150
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Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 3219 Brest Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3219 Brest Ave

NorfolkVA23509
property at 2421 Arkansas Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2421 Arkansas Ave

NorfolkVA23513

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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,261 - $1,781
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$1,255 - $1,775
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$1,261 - $1,781
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,294 - $1,324
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$1,169 - $1,199
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$125

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$1,294 - $1,324
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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Bondale
$1,366 - $1,576
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$1,360 - $1,570
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 30

Bondale

7603 Bondale AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Paradigm Apartments
$1,375 - $2,295
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$1,375 - $2,295

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Paradigm Apartments

7130 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 4745 Lind St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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4745 Lind St

NorfolkVA23513
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Southern Park II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southern Park II

2412-2414 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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Lakewood Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Plaza

5631 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23509
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Lois Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lois Lane Apartments

1415-1419 Lois LnNorfolk, VA 23513
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Tomlin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tomlin Apartments

4914 E Princess Anne RdNorfolk, VA 23502
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3127 Argonne Ave
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3127 Argonne Ave

3127 Argonne AveNorfolk, VA 23509
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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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Sewells Gardens, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sewells Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sewells Gardens area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crossroads Landing priced from $905. 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Sewells Gardens apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crossroads LandingA1 - Classic1BR,1BA$905
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest2BR,1BA$1,120
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsThe Oakwood1BR,1BA$1,175
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,1BA$1,200
Fenner Gardens Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sewells Gardens, VA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sewells Gardens area is the $1.50 price per square foot The Vintage Model at Meadowood in the in the Foxhall neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Sewells Gardens apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Paradigm Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Edgewater neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sewells Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Paradigm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Woodmere TraceRenovated2BR,1BA$1.54
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.05
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,1BA$1.50
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.67
Crossroads LandingA1 - Classic1BR,1BA$1.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia and customized analysis for East Central Norfolk, VA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sewells Gardens Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sewells Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Sewells Gardens is Crossroads Landing which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Sewells Gardens costs $2,369.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sewells Gardens?

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 Sewells Gardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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