
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tidewater Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (77 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tidewater Gardens area of Norfolk.


801 Greenway Ct, Unit 801 Greenway Ct. B-9

Origin Circle at Kindred

Villa Terrace

3219 Brest Ave

Unity Place at Kindred

2721 Grandy Ave

The Rockefeller

Hague Towers

2421 Arkansas Ave
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834 C Ave, Unit Unit D, Unit Unit D

Pembroke Towers

The Law Building

751 Shirley Ave

1439 Moultrie Ave, Unit 1

The James

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308 31st W St, Unit F, Unit F

2401 Ruffin St

Berkley Apartments

The Banks at Berkley
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Ballentine Lofts

Market Heights Apartments

886 A Ave

The Broadmoor

3127 Argonne Ave

The Lofts at 119

Mission College Apartments

a2905L

1015 Campostella Rd

3210 Llewellyn Ave
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Wayne & Stanfield Apartments

618-620 W Olney Rd

812 W 27th St

951 Bellmore Ave

864 W 34th St

742 Lexington St

623 W 28th St

Clairmont at Campostella I

2815 Llewellyn Ave

Taylor-Whittle Apartments
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Reunion Senior Living at Kindred

Bell Diamond Manor

754 Fremont St

The Loraine

The Retreat at Harbor Pointe

John Knox Towers - SENIOR COMMUNITY

Broadcreek Renaissance

811 East 30th Street

1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 5, Unit 5

Holland House Apartments
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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 | $1,539 | $975 | $1,904 |
| Tidewater Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $1,050 | $2,503 |
| Tidewater Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,025 | $3,050 |
| Tidewater Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,480 | $5,881 |
| Tidewater Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $2,200 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 77 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 Holley Pointe priced from $507. Bains Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here are the most affordable Tidewater Gardens apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holley Pointe | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $507 |
| Bains Pointe | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Harbor Square Apartments | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Beacon 303 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| 811 East 30th Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tidewater Gardens, VA
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tidewater Gardens area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Model at Holley Pointe in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,797. The second greatest value Tidewater Gardens apartment is the 364 Middle St Model at 364 Middle St, Unit #3 starting at $1,528 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Dnc 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 | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 364 Middle St, Unit #3 | 364 Middle St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Bains Pointe | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 426 London St | 426 London St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Banks at Berkley | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Origin Circle at Kindred | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Harbor Square Apartments | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 811 East 30th Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tidewater Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Tidewater Gardens is Beacon 303 which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Tidewater Gardens costs $2,509.
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 10 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 $501 which is $2,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tidewater Gardens.
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