Cheap Homes for Rent in The Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $800 (12 Rentals)

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

property at 9624 7th Bay St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9624 7th Bay St

NorfolkVA23518
property at 2916 Pleasant Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2916 Pleasant Ave

NorfolkVA23518
property at 3110 Chalfin Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3110 Chalfin Ave

NorfolkVA23513

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property at 2065 E Ocean View Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 11

2065 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 7919 Thompson Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 31

7919 Thompson Rd

NorfolkVA23518
property at 8104 Turner Rd

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8104 Turner Rd

NorfolkVA23518
property at 7919 Bison Ave

$1,425

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$1,425

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7919 Bison Ave, Unit 25

7919 Bison Ave
NorfolkVA23518
property at 9607 20th Bay St

$1,595

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$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9607 20th Bay St, Unit #3

9607 20th Bay St
NorfolkVA23518

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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 3 Beds unit found at Oakmont North Apartments priced from $1,045. Harbor Inn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable The Gardens apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Dundale Square1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,167
East Beach ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,268
Waterford ApartmentsAshbourne1BR,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Gardens, VA

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Gardens area is the $1.13 price per square foot 7928 Pythian Ave Model at 7928 Pythian Ave in the in the Suburban Acres neighborhood starting from $1,800. 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.
7928 Pythian Ave7928 Pythian Ave3BR,2BA$1.13
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Spring WaterB12BR,2BA$1.79
Diamond Springs ApartmentsMarquise2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Pleasant Village ApartmentsThe Beach2BR,2BA$1.41
Brittany Place ApartmentsRenovated Lily2BR,2BA$1.71
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Park Towne ApartmentsWind Dancer2BR,1BA$1.89
Harbor Inn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Dundale Square1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Gardens, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #64

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens

What type of rentals are currently available in The Gardens?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in The Gardens, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,045 to $4,813. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Gardens ranging from $800 to $4,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Gardens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Gardens ranges from $800 to $4,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,461.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Gardens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Gardens range from $1,045 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,830.

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