
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Gardens area of Norfolk.


2642 E Ocean View Ave

Oakmont North Apartments

Dundale Square

4314 Dunning Rd

Woodmere Trace

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East Beach Apartments

Park Towne Apartments

Pleasant Village Apartments

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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
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9517 5th Bay St #B, Unit 9517 5th Bay #B

ReNew Little Creek

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Village Square Apartments at East Beach

Timbers Townhomes

Meadowood

9607 20th Bay St, Unit #3

Second Oakmont Townhouses

Lansdale Garden Apartments

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Kennebeck Apartments

Twin Gardens Apartments

Sand Beach Towers

Lois Lane Apartments

Lansdale Garden Apartments

1859 Kingston Ave

Braywood Manor

6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd

9633 20th Bay St

Sandy Beach Apartments
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1111 Hugo St

Azalea Garden

Elite Apartments

OV Retreat

3529 Dominion Ave

4802 Norvella Ave

1201 Tallwood St

Cedarbird Point Apartments

1129 Green St

Fisherman's Landing
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OV Harbor

2065 E Ocean View Ave

8475 Capeview Cres

9628-9632 12th Bay St

8021 Ransom Rd

The Village at Whitehurst Farms

9527 3rd Bay St

9558 8th Bay St

9564 10th Bay St

Harbor Inn Apartments
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The Gardens, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| The Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,025 | $3,830 |
| The Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $1,195 | $3,089 |
| The Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,045 | $4,001 |
| The Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,830 | $1,830 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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Cheapest Available The Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Gardens area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd priced from $925. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Harbor Inn Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 2065 E Ocean View Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| East Beach Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,318 |
| Pleasant Village Apartments | The Beach | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| Diamond Springs Apartments | Marquise Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1,639 |
| ReNew Little Creek | Anniston | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Woodmere Trace | Renovated w/ W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Gardens, VA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Gardens area is the $1.78 price per square foot B2 Model at Spring Water in the in the Lake Taylor neighborhood starting from $2,221. The second greatest value The Gardens apartment is the The Vintage Model at Meadowood starting at $1,850 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Foxhall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Water | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Meadowood | The Vintage | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Woodmere Trace | Renovated w/ W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Diamond Springs Apartments | Marquise Deluxe | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| Pleasant Village Apartments | The Island | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Pelican Dock Apartments | Lake Front 2 Bed/2 Bath only a few hundred yard... | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Oakmont North Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 9517 5th Bay St #B, Unit 9517 5th Bay #B | 9517 5th Bay St #B | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Harbor Inn Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Gardens, Norfolk, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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 price of a cheap apartment in The Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in The Gardens is Harbor Inn Apartments which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in The Gardens costs $2,369.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Gardens?
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 The Gardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in The Gardens?
Cheap apartments in The Gardens have an average cost of $110 which is $2,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Gardens.
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