
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

6352 Edward St

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Merrimack Landing

Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+

2642 E Ocean View Ave

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Admirals Way

Oakmont North Apartments

Brentwood Forest Apartments

1346 Strand St
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Ashley Trace Apartments

Berkley Square Apartments

Mariners Watch

Dundale Square

Crossroads Landing

Woodmere Trace

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Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1336 E Balview Ave

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Gates of West Bay

Crossroads Landing East
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9617 11th Bay St

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Royal Mace Apartments

1415 E Ocean View Ave

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ReNew Little Creek

Second Oakmont Townhouses

1243 E Ocean View Ave

5th Bay Apartments

Bay View Square

Twin Gardens Apartments

Lois Lane Apartments
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8450 Tidewater Dr

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1859 Kingston Ave

A1437K

Sunrise Apartments

Bayview Terrace

6352 Edward St

Granby House

Braywood Manor

309 Ashlawn Dr
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1432 Baychester Ave

Miramar Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

1350 Picadilly St

755 Guy Ave

Elite Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

Bayview Terrace

OV Retreat

9309 Belgrave Ave
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South Bayview, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bayview?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bayview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $875 | $2,889 |
| South Bayview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $995 | $3,219 |
| South Bayview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,045 | $4,034 |
| South Bayview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $1,536 | $3,263 |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Bayview Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Crossroads Landing | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 507 Ashlawn Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Royal Mace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,436 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Woodmere Trace | Renovated | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Pinewell Station | Poplar- Wait List 2BR B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Woodmere Trace | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Pelican Dock Apartments | Lake Front 2 Bed/2 Bath only a few hundred yard... | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 507 Ashlawn Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Crossroads Landing | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 3 | 1204 Hillside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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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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Positioned at the southeastern corner of Virginia, Norfolk is a sprawling area with close ties to Virginia Beach to the east and Newport News across the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels to the north.

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