
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Villa Heights Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $400 (88 Rentals)
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801 Greenway Ct, Unit 801 Greenway Ct. B-9

Riverpoint

Origin Circle at Kindred

Villa Terrace

Larchmont Apartments

3219 Brest Ave

Unity Place at Kindred

2721 Grandy Ave

The Rockefeller
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3608 Omohundro Ave, Unit 3608-1A, Unit 3608-1A

Hague Towers

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834 C Ave, Unit D, Unit D

2421 Arkansas Ave

Pembroke Towers

The Law Building

Crossroads Landing East

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

4566 Hampshire Ave

832 W 38th St

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708 W 36th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

2401 Ruffin St

Duke Grace Apartments

The Alexander at Ghent

Buckingham Place

241 Granby St
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Village Pointe Apartments

Colonial Hall Apartments

Lakewood Plaza

Ballentine Lofts

Market Heights Apartments

Reunion Senior Living at Kindred

University Towers

886 A Ave

3127 Argonne Ave

The Broadmoor
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Delaware Plaza Apartments

The Lofts at 119

Mission College Apartments

Stonebridge Manor Senior Adult Apartments

3210 Llewellyn Ave

a2905L

3917 Bowdens Ferry Road

618-620 W Olney Rd

Wayne & Stanfield Apartments

1023 W 38th St
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Villa Heights, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Villa Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Heights Studio Apartments | $1,526 | $975 | $1,847 |
| Villa Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $990 | $2,504 |
| Villa Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,080 | $3,050 |
| Villa Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $1,395 | $4,503 |
| Villa Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $2,200 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Villa Heights Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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Cheapest Available Villa Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Villa Heights area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Larchmont Apartments priced from $1,100. Unity Place at Kindred has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,116. Here are the most affordable Villa Heights apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larchmont Apartments | Badhi | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| 811 East 30th Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Crossroads Landing East | B2 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Origin Circle at Kindred | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,307 |
| The Lafayette Apartments | The Ghent | Studio,1BA | $1,386 |
| Metro On Granby Apartments | The Chrysler | Studio,1BA | $1,506 |
| The Brightleaf Building | The Brightleaf Building 221 | 1BR,1BA | $1,547 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Villa Heights, VA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Villa Heights area is the $1.87 price per square foot Dunmore Model at Heritage at Freemason Harbour in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $2,492. The second greatest value Villa Heights apartment is the The Granby Model at Pembroke Towers starting at $2,165 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Dnc neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Villa Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage at Freemason Harbour | Dunmore | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Pembroke Towers | The Granby | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| The Rockefeller | Maddox | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| Origin Circle at Kindred | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 708 W 36th St, Unit 1 | 708 W 36th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Aspire at Church St. | Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 811 East 30th Street | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 308 31st W St, Unit F | 308 31st W St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Crossroads Landing East | B2 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Unity Place at Kindred | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $1,547.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Villa Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Villa Heights is Larchmont Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Villa Heights costs $2,532.
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 5 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 $573 which is $1,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Villa Heights.
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The Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Norfolk, VA: Great Price Meets Quality of Life
Written by: James W. Vickers
Norfolk, Virginia, experienced a surprising population decline to 238,005 residents in the 2020 census, considering its low cost of living and high quality of life index. Renting an apartment falls well below the national average.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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