Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (67 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Gardens area of Norfolk.

property at 2642 E Ocean View Ave

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2642 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23518
property at 1346 Strand St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

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1346 Strand St

NorfolkVA23513
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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 Aug 18

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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East Beach Apartments
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$1,368 - $1,398
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$1,269 - $1,299
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$99

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$1,368 - $1,398
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East Beach Apartments

3914 Pleasant Ave 1ANorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 9617 11th Bay St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 17

9617 11th Bay St

NorfolkVA23518
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ReNew Little Creek
$1,465 - $3,389
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$1,465 - $3,389

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$1,465 - $3,389
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ReNew Little Creek

6450 Crescent WayNorfolk, VA 23513
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property at 9633 15th Bay St

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9633 15th Bay St

NorfolkVA23518
property at 1820 Parkview Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1820 Parkview Ave

NorfolkVA23503

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property at 9716 7th Bay St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 27

9716 7th Bay 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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9633 20th Bay St
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9633 20th Bay St

9633 20th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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1111 Hugo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Hugo St

1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513
property at 4802 Norvella Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4802 Norvella Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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Azalea Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Azalea Garden

3148 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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Elite Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elite Apartments

6512 N Military HwyNorfolk, VA 23518
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OV Retreat
1 to 2 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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OV Harbor
1 Bedroom Apartments

OV Harbor

2007 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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9527 3rd Bay St
2 Bedroom Apartments

9527 3rd Bay St

9527 3rd Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Pleasant Village ApartmentsThe Beach2BR,2BA$1,350
Woodmere TraceRenovated w/ W/D2BR,1BA$1,675
Brittany Place ApartmentsRenovated Orchid2BR,2BA$1,755
MeadowoodThe Sonoma2BR,2BA$1,800
Pelican Dock ApartmentsLake Front 2 Bed/2 Bath only a few hundred yard...2BR,2BA$1,814
Sandy Bay Apartments (Furnished)Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,000
ReNew Little CreekApex1BR,1BA$2,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Gardens, VA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Gardens area is the $1.50 price per square foot The Vintage Model at Meadowood in the in the Foxhall neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value The Gardens apartment is the B1 Model at Society at Crossroads starting at $2,489 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Lake Taylor 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.
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Society at CrossroadsB12BR,2BA$2.14
Woodmere TraceRenovated w/ W/D2BR,1BA$1.52
Pleasant Village ApartmentsThe Island2BR,2BA$1.56
Brittany Place ApartmentsRenovated Orchid2BR,2BA$1.85
Pelican Dock ApartmentsLake Front 2 Bed/2 Bath only a few hundred yard...2BR,2BA$1.91
ReNew Little CreekApex1BR,1BA$2.30
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.05
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Gardens, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #61

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Gardens Apartment is $1,090 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 $925 at 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd.

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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