Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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property at 2642 E Ocean View Ave

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

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2642 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23518
property at 4314 Dunning Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4314 Dunning Rd

NorfolkVA23518
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East Beach Apartments
$1,318 - $1,348
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$1,219 - $1,249
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$1,318 - $1,348
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East Beach Apartments

3914 Pleasant Ave 1ANorfolk, VA 23518
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,366 - $1,781
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$1,360 - $1,775
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$1,366 - $1,781
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 23

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 9607 20th Bay St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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9607 20th Bay St, Unit #3

9607 20th 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

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
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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
property at 4802 Norvella Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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4802 Norvella Ave

NorfolkVA23513
property at 1201 Tallwood St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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1201 Tallwood St

NorfolkVA23518
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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
property at 8021 Ransom Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8021 Ransom Rd

NorfolkVA23518
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9527 3rd Bay St
2 Bedroom Apartments

9527 3rd Bay St

9527 3rd Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
property at 9558 8th Bay St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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9558 8th Bay St

NorfolkVA23518
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9564 10th Bay St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9564 10th Bay St

9564 10th 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
2065 E Ocean View Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,275
East Beach Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,318
Pleasant Village ApartmentsThe Beach2BR,2BA$1,350
Diamond Springs ApartmentsMarquise Deluxe2BR,1BA$1,639
ReNew Little CreekAnniston1BR,1BA$1,649
Woodmere TraceRenovated w/ W/D2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spring WaterB22BR,2BA$1.78
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Woodmere TraceRenovated w/ W/D2BR,1BA$1.52
Diamond Springs ApartmentsMarquise Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Pleasant Village ApartmentsThe Island2BR,2BA$1.56
Pelican Dock ApartmentsLake Front 2 Bed/2 Bath only a few hundred yard...2BR,2BA$1.91
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.05
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
9517 5th Bay St #B, Unit 9517 5th Bay #B9517 5th Bay St #B2BR,1BA$1.76
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Gardens, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #93

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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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The Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Norfolk, VA: Great Price Meets Quality of Life

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Norfolk, Virginia, experienced a surprising population decline to 238,005 residents in the 2020 census, considering its low cost of living and high quality of life index. Renting an apartment falls well below the national average.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.