Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tidewater Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (77 Rentals)

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property at 2606 Middle Ave

$850 - $1,000

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$850 - $1,000

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$850 - $1,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2606 Middle Ave

NorfolkVA23504
property at 3219 Brest Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3219 Brest Ave

NorfolkVA23509
property at 2721 Grandy Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2721 Grandy Ave

NorfolkVA23509
property at 2421 Arkansas 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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2421 Arkansas Ave

NorfolkVA23513

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property at 751 Shirley Ave

$1,295 - $1,995

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$1,295

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1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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751 Shirley Ave

NorfolkVA23517
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Berkley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkley Apartments

712 Grayson StNorfolk, VA 23523
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Ballentine Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ballentine Lofts

2415 Ballentine BlvdNorfolk, VA 23509
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886 A Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

886 A Ave

886 A AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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The Broadmoor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Broadmoor

918 W Princess Anne RdNorfolk, VA 23507
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3127 Argonne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3127 Argonne Ave

3127 Argonne AveNorfolk, VA 23509
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The Lofts at 119
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at 119

119 W Tazewell StNorfolk, VA 23510
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a2905L
2 Bedroom Apartments

a2905L

2905 Llewellyn AveNorfolk, VA 23504

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618-620 W Olney Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

618-620 W Olney Rd

618-620 W Olney RdNorfolk, VA 23507
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812 W 27th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

812 W 27th St

812 W 27th StNorfolk, VA 23517
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951 Bellmore Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

951 Bellmore Ave

951 Bellmore AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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864 W 34th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

864 W 34th St

864 W 34th StNorfolk, VA 23508
property at 742 Lexington St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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742 Lexington St

NorfolkVA23504
property at 623 W 28th St

$1,085

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$1,085

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$1,085

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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623 W 28th St

NorfolkVA23508

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Bell Diamond Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

1009 Middlesex StNorfolk, VA 23523
property at 754 Fremont St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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754 Fremont St

NorfolkVA23504
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The Loraine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Loraine

245 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Broadcreek Renaissance
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Broadcreek Renaissance

1420 Merrimac AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 5, Unit 5

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523

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Tidewater Gardens, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holley Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$507
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,010
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1,025
Beacon 303A11BR,1BA$1,050
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1,100
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1,115
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Holley Pointe3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.49
364 Middle St, Unit #3364 Middle St2BR,1BA$1.27
Bains Pointe3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.40
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
The Banks at Berkley3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.25
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Bell Diamond Manor2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.56
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1.28
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,1BA$1.50
Unity Place at KindredA21BR,1BA$1.59

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Virginia, including Norfolk. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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