Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Villa Heights Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $400 (80 Rentals)

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property at 1220 W 38th St

$704

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$704

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1220 W 38th St

NorfolkVA23508
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 1225 W 39th St

$885

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$885

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$885

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1225 W 39th St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 307 W 32nd St

$900

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$900

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$900

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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307 W 32nd St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 316 W 31st St

$900

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$900

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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316 W 31st St

NorfolkVA23508

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property at 2735 Corprew Ave

$1,169

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$1,169

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$1,169

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2735 Corprew Ave

NorfolkVA23504

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The James
$1,392 - $3,685
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$1,332 - $3,625
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$1,392 - $3,685
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The James

345 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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property at 2846 Grandy Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 10

2846 Grandy Ave

NorfolkVA23509
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Lakewood Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Plaza

5631 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23509
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Ballentine Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ballentine Lofts

2415 Ballentine BlvdNorfolk, VA 23509
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University Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Towers

1064-1070 W 48th StNorfolk, VA 23508
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886 A Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

886 A Ave

886 A AveNorfolk, VA 23504

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3127 Argonne Ave
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3127 Argonne Ave

3127 Argonne AveNorfolk, VA 23509
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The Broadmoor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Broadmoor

918 W Princess Anne RdNorfolk, VA 23507
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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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2 Bedroom Apartments

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2905 Llewellyn AveNorfolk, VA 23504

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Villa Heights, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Villa Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Villa Heights area of Norfolk, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at Proximity at ODU priced from $709. The Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable Villa Heights apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Proximity at ODURoom In 4 Bed - 4 Bath - August Resident Renewa...4BR,4BA$709
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio,1BA$1,115
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
121 W 32nd St Apartments2-BR2BR,1BA$1,250
Crossroads Landing EastB2 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,275
(Transitioned)Botetourt01a1BR,1BA$1,400
The Alexander at GhentThe Colley1BR,1BA$1,465
Crossroads TownhomesTwo Bedroom Flat - Renovated2BR,2BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Villa Heights, VA

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Villa Heights area is the $1.73 price per square foot Dunmore Model at Heritage at Freemason Harbour in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Villa Heights apartment is the B04 Model at 201 Twenty One starting at $2,150 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the South Brambleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Villa Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage at Freemason HarbourDunmore3BR,2BA$1.73
201 Twenty OneB042BR,2BA$1.97
2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 12834 Tidewater Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
The Point on 38th ApartmentsThe Bowline2BR,2BA$2.10
Aspire at Church St.Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.98
Crossroads TownhomesTwo Bedroom Flat - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.71
2527 Arkansas Ave, Unit A2527 Arkansas Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
121 W 32nd St Apartments2-BR2BR,1BA$1.67
Crossroads Landing EastB2 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.76
Unity Place at KindredA21BR,1BA$1.59

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia including Villa Heights, Norfolk, and the greater Norfolk area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Villa Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Villa Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Villa Heights is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Villa Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Villa Heights is Unity Place at Kindred which is listed at $1,116, while the average apartment in Villa Heights costs $2,630.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Villa Heights?

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 6 regular apartments in Villa Heights 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 Villa Heights?

Cheap apartments in Villa Heights have an average cost of $477 which is $2,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Villa Heights.

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