Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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1303 Tallwood St

NorfolkVA23518
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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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Sand Beach Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Beach Towers

9611 20th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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Lois Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lois Lane Apartments

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

Braywood Manor

7000 Auburn AveNorfolk, VA 23513
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A9633B
2 Bedroom Apartments

A9633B

9633 20th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513
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Azalea Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Azalea Garden

3148 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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6512 N Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23518
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OV Retreat
1 Bedroom Apartments

OV Retreat

2019 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1129 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1129 Green St

1129 Green StNorfolk, VA 23513
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Tranquility at the Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tranquility at the Lake

5827 Burton Station RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455
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The Gardens, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Gardens area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harbor Inn Apartments priced from $1,040. 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 The Gardens apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Dundale Square1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,130
Woodmere Trace1A1BR,1BA$1,140
East Beach ApartmentsCoastal Living Redefined at East Beach Apartments!Studio,1BA$1,149
Waterford ApartmentsAshburn1BR,1BA$1,250
Pleasant Village ApartmentsThe Island2BR,2BA$1,350
Park Towne ApartmentsWind Dancer2BR,1BA$1,430
Village Square Apartments at East BeachThe ChestnutStudio,1BA$1,440
Brittany Place ApartmentsRenovated Lily2BR,2BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Gardens, VA

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Gardens area is the $1.70 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Upgrade Model at Timbers Townhomes in the in the Suburban Acres neighborhood starting from $2,040. The second greatest value The Gardens apartment is the Marquise Deluxe Model at Diamond Springs Apartments starting at $1,590 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the North Camellia Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timbers Townhomes4 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Upgrade4BR,1.5BA$1.70
Diamond Springs ApartmentsMarquise Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Pleasant Village ApartmentsThe Beach2BR,2BA$1.41
Brittany Place ApartmentsRenovated Orchid2BR,2BA$1.64
Pelican Dock Apartments2 bed, 2 bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.83
Woodmere Trace1A1BR,1BA$1.31
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Park Towne ApartmentsWind Dancer2BR,1BA$1.79
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Dundale Square1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Gardens, Norfolk, VA

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Virginia, including Norfolk. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Gardens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Gardens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Gardens is at East Beach Apartments listed at $1,149.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Gardens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Gardens Apartment is $1,040 at Harbor Inn Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Gardens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Gardens is starting from $1,210 at Woodmere Trace.

What is the most affordable The Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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