Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bayview Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $550 (75 Rentals)

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Spring Creek
$875 - $1,435

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Base Rent$875 - $1,435

Total Monthly Price$875 - $1,435
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Spring Creek

400-440 Fort Worth AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654

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Base Rent$963 - $1,654

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280

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Base Rent$1,030 - $1,280

Total Monthly Price$1,030 - $1,280
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Brentwood Forest Apartments
$1,050 - $1,215

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,215

Total Monthly Price$1,050 - $1,215
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

Brentwood Forest Apartments

869 Bancker RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Ashley Trace Apartments
$1,100 - $1,250

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,250
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ashley Trace Apartments

728 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Mariners Watch
$1,145 - $1,300

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Base Rent$1,145 - $1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,145 - $1,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mariners Watch

440 Mariners WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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Dundale Square
$1,167 - $1,830

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Base Rent$1,167 - $1,830

Total Monthly Price$1,167 - $1,830
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Dundale Square

6600 Chesapeake BlvdNorfolk, VA 23513
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property at 9609 14th Bay St
$1,199

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Base Rent$1,199

Total Monthly Price$1,199
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9609 14th Bay St

NorfolkVA23518
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Woodmere Trace
$1,235 - $1,675

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Base Rent$1,235 - $1,675

Total Monthly Price$1,235 - $1,675
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Woodmere Trace

6741 E Tanners Creek DrNorfolk, VA 23513
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,281 - $1,736

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Base Rent$1,275 - $1,730
Required Monthly Fees$6

Total Monthly Price$1,281 - $1,736
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 22

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 3320 Pleasant Ave
$1,299

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Base Rent$1,299

Total Monthly Price$1,299
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3320 Pleasant Ave

NorfolkVA23518
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Crossroads Landing
$1,300 - $1,700

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Base Rent$1,300 - $1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $1,700
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crossroads Landing

7922 Old Ocean View RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Gates of West Bay
$1,342 - $1,646

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Base Rent$1,337 - $1,641
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 9

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Royal Mace Apartments
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$1,346 - $2,143

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Base Rent$1,346 - $2,143

Total Monthly Price$1,346 - $2,143
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 20

Royal Mace Apartments

9621 Chesapeake BlvdNorfolk, VA 23503
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,394 - $1,624

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Base Rent$1,269 - $1,499
Required Monthly Fees$125

Total Monthly Price$1,394 - $1,624
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 9634 Elnora St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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9634 Elnora St

NorfolkVA23503
property at 117 W Balview Ave
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
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117 W Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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9517 5th Bay St #A
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
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9517 5th Bay St #A

9517 5th Bay St #ANorfolk, VA 23518
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ReNew Little Creek
$1,465 - $3,529

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Base Rent$1,465 - $3,529

Total Monthly Price$1,465 - $3,529
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ReNew Little Creek

6450 Crescent WayNorfolk, VA 23513
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1243 E Ocean View Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1243 E Ocean View Ave

1243 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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5th Bay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Bay Apartments

9545-9549 5th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bay View Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay View Square

649-701 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Lois Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lois Lane Apartments

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

a1444k

1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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A1437K
1 Bedroom Apartments

A1437K

1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
property at 769 Denison Ave
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
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769 Denison Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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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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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
property at 1350 Picadilly St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1350 Picadilly St

NorfolkVA23513
property at 755 Guy Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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755 Guy Ave

NorfolkVA23505
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Elite Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elite Apartments

6512 N Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

8500 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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South Bayview, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Bayview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bayview area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Merrimack Landing priced from $963. 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 South Bayview apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR, 1BA$963
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,025
Admirals WayThe Captain1BR, 1BA$1,030
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR, 1BA$1,045
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR, 1BA$1,100
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR, 1BA$1,103
Woodmere TraceClassic1BR, 1BA$1,235
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR, 2BA$1,300
Crossroads LandingB1 - Classic2BR, 1BA$1,300
Fenner Gardens Apartments1bd/1ba1BR, 1BA$1,394

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bayview, VA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Bayview area is the $1.02 price per square foot The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch in the Wards Corner neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Bayview apartment is the C1 - Renovated Model at Crossroads Landing in the Suburban Acres neighborhood starting at $1,700 with a $1.48 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bayview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR, 2BA$1.02
Crossroads LandingC1 - Renovated3BR, 1.5BA$1.48
8582 Chesapeake Blvd, Unit 309, Unit 3098582 Chesapeake Blvd, Unit 3092BR, 2BA$1.46
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR, 1BA$1.16
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.55
Woodmere TraceClassic1BR, 1BA$1.42
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR, 1BA$1.23
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR, 1BA$1.52
9517 5th Bay St #A9517 5th Bay St #A2BR, 1BA$1.76
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR Balcony1BR, 1BA$1.73

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South Bayview, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #80

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Norfolk, Virginia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bayview Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bayview?

The cheapest apartment in South Bayview is Merrimack Landing which is listed at $963, while the average apartment in South Bayview costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Bayview?

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 7 regular apartments in South Bayview 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 South Bayview?

Cheap apartments in South Bayview have an average cost of $234 which is $1,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bayview.

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