
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tidewater Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (55 Rentals)
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Origin Circle at Kindred

Villa Terrace

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2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 1

Unity Place at Kindred

120 Hough Ave

2735 Corprew Ave

The Rockefeller

Hague Towers

121 W 32nd St Apartments
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The Law Building

Pelham Place

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211 W 29th St, Unit 1

Berkley Apartments

Ballentine Lofts

Market Heights Apartments

886 A Ave

The Broadmoor

3127 Argonne Ave

The Lofts at 119
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Mission College Apartments

3210 Llewellyn Ave

a2905L

1015 Campostella Rd

618-620 W Olney Rd

Wayne & Stanfield Apartments

812 W 27th St

951 Bellmore Ave

864 W 34th St

Clairmont at Campostella I
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2815 Llewellyn Ave

Taylor-Whittle Apartments

Reunion Senior Living at Kindred

Bell Diamond Manor

The Loraine

The Retreat at Harbor Pointe

John Knox Towers - SENIOR COMMUNITY

Broadcreek Renaissance

Hague Park Apartments

410 W 31st St
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Holland House Apartments

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Ravenwood

Savoy Apartments

Bains Pointe

Harbor Square Apartments

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Victory Square 55+ Senior Community

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426 London St

927 Green St

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367 Middle St, Unit 1
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Tidewater Gardens, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tidewater Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,578 | $925 | $1,914 |
| Tidewater Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $1,097 | $2,314 |
| Tidewater Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,010 | $3,050 |
| Tidewater Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $1,129 | $4,989 |
| Tidewater Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tidewater Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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Cheapest Available Tidewater Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tidewater Gardens area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Bains Pointe priced from $1,010. Harbor Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Tidewater Gardens apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Harbor Square Apartments | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | Townhome | 3BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| 121 W 32nd St Apartments | 2-BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Beacon 303 | 2 Bedroom apartment available in Old Towne Port... | 2BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tidewater Gardens, VA
As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tidewater Gardens area is the $1.49 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Holley Pointe in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,797. The second greatest value Tidewater Gardens apartment is the Townhome Model at Bell Diamond Manor starting at $1,160 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the South Brambleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tidewater Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holley Pointe | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Bains Pointe | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 426 London St | 426 London St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Montgomery Square Apartments | 2.2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Origin Circle at Kindred | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 211 W 29th St, Unit 1 | 211 W 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 1 | 2834 Tidewater Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Starboard Townhomes | 2bd/1ba Renovated/Gas | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Harbor Square Apartments | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tidewater Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tidewater Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tidewater Gardens is under $1,260.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tidewater Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Tidewater Gardens is Victory Square 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in Tidewater Gardens costs $2,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tidewater 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 19 regular apartments in Tidewater 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 Tidewater Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Tidewater Gardens have an average cost of $123 which is $2,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tidewater Gardens.
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