Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Villa Heights Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $400 (88 Rentals)

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property at 2606 Middle Ave

$850 - $1,000

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$850 - $1,000

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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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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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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2721 Grandy Ave

NorfolkVA23509

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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
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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property at 4566 Hampshire Ave

$1,350

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4566 Hampshire Ave

NorfolkVA23513
property at 832 W 38th St

$1,395

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$1,395

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 21

832 W 38th St

NorfolkVA23508

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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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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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1023 W 38th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1023 W 38th St

1023 W 38th StNorfolk, VA 23508

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Larchmont ApartmentsBadhi1BR,1BA$1,100
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,1BA$1,200
Crossroads Landing EastB2 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,275
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1,307
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio,1BA$1,386
Metro On Granby ApartmentsThe ChryslerStudio,1BA$1,506
The Brightleaf BuildingThe Brightleaf Building 2211BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage at Freemason HarbourDunmore3BR,2BA$1.87
Pembroke TowersThe Granby2BR,2BA$1.82
The RockefellerMaddox2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
708 W 36th St, Unit 1708 W 36th St2BR,1BA$1.40
Aspire at Church St.Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.00
811 East 30th Street2/12BR,1BA$1.50
308 31st W St, Unit F308 31st W St2BR,1BA$1.69
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 $1,547.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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