Cheap Homes for Rent in The Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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property at 1201 Tallwood St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1201 Tallwood St

NorfolkVA23518
property at 4802 Norvella Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4802 Norvella Ave

NorfolkVA23513

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property at 9537 20th Bay St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 13

9537 20th Bay St

NorfolkVA23518
property at 9520 25th Bay St

$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 10

9520 25th Bay St

NorfolkVA23518
property at 9558 8th Bay St

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9558 8th 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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Gardens, VA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Gardens area is the $1.54 price per square foot Dover Model at ReNew Little Creek in the in the Foxhall neighborhood starting from $2,409. 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.
ReNew Little CreekDover3BR,2BA$1.54
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Spring WaterB12BR,2BA$1.79
Diamond Springs ApartmentsMarquise Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$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
Woodmere TraceRenovated1BR,1BA$1.76
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 #73

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

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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 150 Apartments for Rent in The Gardens, VA with pricing that ranges from $960 to $4,001. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Gardens ranging from $900 to $4,200.

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 $900 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,148.

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 $4,001, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,830.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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