
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sewells Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (83 Rentals)
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8040 Becket St

Spring Creek

6352 Edward St

Crossroads Landing

7433 Fenner St, Unit 7813-2

2540 Ballentine Blvd

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Oakmont North Apartments

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Sewells Park
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Talbot Park Apartments

Villa Terrace

3219 Brest Ave

Berkley Square Apartments

Brentwood Forest Apartments

Sterling Oaks Apartments

718 Lesner Ave, Unit 4

718 Lesner Ave, Unit 2

Dundale Square

2421 Arkansas Ave
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Woodmere Trace

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Pinewood Gardens Apartments

Crossroads Landing East

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Fenner Gardens Apartments

2412 Azalea Garden Rd, Unit 205

2412 Azalea Garden Rd, Unit 110

2412 Azalea Garden Rd, Unit 105

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Bondale

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Paradigm Apartments

1439 Moultrie Ave, Unit 1
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4745 Lind St

ReNew Little Creek

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Brittany Place Apartments

Timbers Townhomes

Meadowood

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The Watermark at Talbot Park

1265 Pall Mall St, Unit B

Promenade Pointe

Second Oakmont Townhouses

Southern Park II
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Lansdale Garden Apartments

Lakewood Plaza

Kennebeck Apartments

Twin Gardens Apartments

Lois Lane Apartments

Tomlin Apartments

Lansdale Garden Apartments

3127 Argonne Ave

Larkspur Apartments

Granby House
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Sewells Gardens, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sewells Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewells Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,615 | $1,375 | $1,694 |
| Sewells Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $875 | $2,989 |
| Sewells Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $995 | $3,109 |
| Sewells Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $1,045 | $4,001 |
| Sewells Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,830 | $1,830 |
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There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sewells Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Landing | A1 - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Sterling Oaks Apartments | The Oakwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 811 East 30th Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Fenner Gardens Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowood | The Vintage | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Paradigm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Woodmere Trace | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 811 East 30th Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Crossroads Landing | A1 - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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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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