Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sewells Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (56 Rentals)

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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 Sep 17

Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 1346 Strand St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

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1346 Strand St

NorfolkVA23513
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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$6

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$1,261 - $1,781
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 244 E 40th St

$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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244 E 40th St

NorfolkVA23504
property at 3702 Cape Henry 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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3702 Cape Henry Ave

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

3127 Argonne Ave

3127 Argonne AveNorfolk, VA 23509

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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
Senior Living
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Braywood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braywood Manor

7000 Auburn AveNorfolk, VA 23513
Senior Living
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309 Ashlawn Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Ashlawn Dr

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Princess Anne Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Princess Anne Gardens

4852-4868 E Princess Anne RdNorfolk, VA 23502
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Miramar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar Apartments

7131 Sewells Point RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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1111 Hugo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Hugo St

1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513
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320 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
property at 4802 Norvella Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4802 Norvella Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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Azalea Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Azalea Garden

3148 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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Abbey Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Arms

2010 Abbey RdNorfolk, VA 23509
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Elite Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elite Apartments

6512 N Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23518
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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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511 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

511 Ashlawn Dr

511 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, 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 2 Beds unit found at 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd priced from $925. Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Sewells Gardens apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,450
Woodmere TraceRenovated w/ W/D2BR,1BA$1,675
Brittany Place ApartmentsRenovated Lily2BR,2BA$1,695
MeadowoodThe Sonoma2BR,2BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sewells Gardens, VA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sewells Gardens area is the $1.87 price per square foot Clifton Model at ReNew Little Creek in the in the Foxhall neighborhood starting from $2,409. The second greatest value Sewells Gardens apartment is the The Vintage Model at Meadowood starting at $1,850 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Foxhall 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.
ReNew Little CreekClifton2BR,2BA$1.87
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Woodmere TraceRenovated w/ W/D2BR,1BA$1.52
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.53
Brittany Place ApartmentsRenovated Orchid2BR,2BA$1.85
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.05
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 12834 Tidewater Dr1BR,1BA$0.94
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.86

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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 Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Sewells Gardens costs $2,412.

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 1 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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