Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shadywood East Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (51 Rentals)

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property at 2540 Ballentine Blvd

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2540 Ballentine Blvd

NorfolkVA23509
property at 3235 Flanders 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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3235 Flanders Ave

NorfolkVA23509

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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
$1,236 - $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 1

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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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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Braywood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braywood Manor

7000 Auburn AveNorfolk, VA 23513
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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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320 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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1111 Hugo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Hugo St

1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513
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Azalea Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Azalea Garden

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

Elite Apartments

6512 N Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23518
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Abbey Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Arms

2010 Abbey RdNorfolk, VA 23509
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property at 4802 Norvella Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4802 Norvella Ave

NorfolkVA23513
property at 7384 Kirby Crescent

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 25

7384 Kirby Crescent

NorfolkVA23505
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511 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

511 Ashlawn Dr

511 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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1129 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1129 Green St

1129 Green StNorfolk, VA 23513
property at 7449 Fenner St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 17

7449 Fenner St

NorfolkVA23505

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Shadywood East, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shadywood East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shadywood East area of Norfolk, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Oakmont North Apartments priced from $1,045. Berkley Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,103. Here are the most affordable Shadywood East apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200
Fenner Gardens Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,394
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
Crossroads Landing EastB2 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,400
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,450
Woodmere TraceClassic w/ W/D connections2BR,1BA$1,450
MeadowoodThe Sonoma2BR,2BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadywood East, VA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shadywood East 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 Shadywood East apartment is the Renovated w/ W/D Model at Woodmere Trace starting at $1,675 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Foxhall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadywood East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Woodmere TraceRenovated w/ W/D2BR,1BA$1.52
Andover Apartments3-2.3BR,2BA$2.02
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.53
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
2515 Arkansas Ave, Unit B2515 Arkansas Ave2BR,1BA$2.17
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.86
Crossroads Landing EastB2 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.93
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shadywood East, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #100

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Shadywood East, Norfolk, and the greater Norfolk area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shadywood East Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shadywood East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shadywood East Apartment is $1,394 at Fenner Gardens Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shadywood East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shadywood East is starting from $1,103 at Berkley Square Apartments.

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