Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bayview Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (79 Rentals)

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1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 3
$950
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1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 3

1204 Hillside AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654
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$963 - $1,654

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 2642 E Ocean View Ave

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2642 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23518
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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$1,030 - $1,280
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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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

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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 Sep 25

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 1336 E Balview 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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1336 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Gates of West Bay
$1,342 - $1,596
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$1,337 - $1,591
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 9617 11th Bay St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 17

9617 11th Bay St

NorfolkVA23518
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Royal Mace Apartments
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$1,436 - $1,441
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$1,436 - $1,441

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$1,436 - $1,441
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Royal Mace Apartments

9621 Chesapeake BlvdNorfolk, VA 23503
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ReNew Little Creek
$1,465 - $3,379
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$1,465 - $3,379

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$1,465 - $3,379
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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

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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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A1437K
1 Bedroom Apartments

A1437K

1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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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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property at 6352 Edward St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6352 Edward St

NorfolkVA23513
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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
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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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$1,000

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$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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$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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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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OV Retreat
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Retreat

2019 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
property at 9309 Belgrave Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9309 Belgrave Ave

NorfolkVA23503

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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 Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ priced from $1,025. Oakmont North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable South Bayview apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Crossroads LandingA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,200
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
Royal Mace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,436
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450
Woodmere TraceRenovated2BR,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bayview, VA

As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Bayview area is the $1.88 price per square foot Poplar- Wait List 2BR B1 Model at Pinewell Station in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value South Bayview apartment is the Renovated Model at Woodmere Trace starting at $1,540 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Foxhall neighborhood. 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.
Pinewell StationPoplar- Wait List 2BR B12BR,2BA$1.88
Woodmere TraceRenovated2BR,1BA$1.54
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Pelican Dock ApartmentsLake Front 2 Bed/2 Bath only a few hundred yard...2BR,2BA$1.91
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
507 Ashlawn Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.86
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.69
Crossroads LandingA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.90
1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 31204 Hillside Ave1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Bayview, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #49

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 Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in South Bayview costs $1,465.

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 1 regular apartments in South Bayview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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