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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| The Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $925 | $3,830 |
| The Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $1,097 | $5,554 |
| The Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,045 | $3,907 |
| The Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $1,830 | $1,905 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,660 | $995 | $2,395 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,628 | $1,695 | $4,300 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,048 | $2,150 | $5,400 |
There are currently 194 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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This neighborhood has established a name for itself as one of our preferred higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Have furry friends? This area has come to be one of the best neighborhoods for pet owners who rent, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 194 available The Gardens apartments priced from $925 to $5,554, with an average monthly rent of $2,010.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in The Gardens ranges from $925 to $3,830 with an average monthly rent of $1,763.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in The Gardens range from $1,097 to $5,554. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,128.
There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in The Gardens on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,045 to $3,907 - averaging $2,477 for the location.
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