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

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Merrimack Landing
$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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property at 2642 E Ocean View Ave

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

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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 Now

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 9117 Chesapeake Blvd

$1,125

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$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503

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property at 122 D View Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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122 D View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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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 Jun 15

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,294 - $1,524
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$1,169 - $1,399
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$1,294 - $1,524
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 1336 E Balview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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1336 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 160 W Seaview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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160 W Seaview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Gates of West Bay
$1,317 - $1,617
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$1,312 - $1,612
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Royal Mace Apartments
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$1,436 - $2,300
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$1,436 - $2,300

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$1,436 - $2,300
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Royal Mace Apartments

9621 Chesapeake BlvdNorfolk, VA 23503
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1243 E Ocean View Ave
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1243 E Ocean View Ave

1243 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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5th Bay Apartments
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5th Bay Apartments

9545-9549 5th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bay View Square
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Bay View Square

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

1415-1419 Lois LnNorfolk, VA 23513
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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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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
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309 Ashlawn Dr

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Miramar Apartments
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Miramar Apartments

7131 Sewells Point RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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320 Ashlawn Dr
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320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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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. Admirals Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable South Bayview apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$963
Admirals WayThe Captain1BR,1BA$1,030
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest2BR,1BA$1,120
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200
Crossroads LandingC1 - Classic3BR,1BA$1,200
2065 E Ocean View Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,275
Fenner Gardens Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,294
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bayview, VA

As of June 10, 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 in the Wards Corner neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Bayview apartment is the C1 - Classic Model at Crossroads Landing starting at $1,200 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Suburban Acres 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.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
Crossroads LandingC1 - Classic3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Woodmere TraceRenovated w/ W/D2BR,1BA$1.52
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
9517 5th Bay St #B, Unit 9517 5th Bay #B9517 5th Bay St #B2BR,1BA$1.76
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.67
Admirals WayThe Captain1BR,1BA$1.47

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South Bayview, Norfolk, VA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bayview Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Bayview Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Bayview Apartment is $963 at Merrimack Landing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Bayview Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Bayview is starting from $1,075 at Merrimack Landing.

What is the most affordable South Bayview Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Bayview Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakmont North Apartments and starts from $1,045.

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