
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tidewater Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tidewater Gardens area of Norfolk.


Pelham Place

2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 1

Origin Circle at Kindred

629 W 28th St
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The James

1510 Wilson Rd
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Harbor Square Apartments

721 Dinwiddie St

Victory Square 55+ Senior Community

424 London St

635 South St

801 Randolph St

Beacon 303

Starboard Townhomes
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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 |
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Tidewater Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,469 | $900 | $1,750 |
Tidewater Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $950 | $2,104 |
Tidewater Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
Tidewater Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $1,095 | $4,860 |
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There are currently 50 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 Harbor Square Apartments priced from $1,025. Villa Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Tidewater Gardens apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harbor Square Apartments | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Villa Terrace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Bell Diamond Manor | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Aspire at Church St. | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
Starboard Townhomes | 2bd/1ba Classic Style | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Beacon 303 | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tidewater Gardens, VA
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tidewater Gardens area is the $0.73 price per square foot 1336 Hanson Ave Model at 1336 Hanson Ave, Unit hanson in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Tidewater Gardens apartment is the 1520 Prentis Ave Model at 1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,750 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Beacon Light 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. |
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1336 Hanson Ave, Unit hanson | 1336 Hanson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 4 | 1520 Prentis Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
912 Summit Ave, Unit summit | 912 Summit Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Origin Circle at Kindred | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Crossroads Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome - Classic | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
863 Johnson Ave, Unit 4 | 863 Johnson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Beacon 303 | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Villa Terrace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Bell Diamond Manor | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Harbor Square Apartments | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTidewater Gardens, Norfolk, VA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Tidewater Gardens Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
78 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tidewater Gardens Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tidewater Gardens?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tidewater Gardens is at Duke Grace Apartments listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tidewater Gardens Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tidewater Gardens Apartment is $1,099 at Victory Square 55+ Senior Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tidewater Gardens Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tidewater Gardens is starting from $1,025 at Harbor Square Apartments.
What is the most affordable Tidewater Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tidewater Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Starboard Townhomes and starts from $1,399.
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