Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wards Corner Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (67 Rentals)

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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,150
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$975 - $1,075
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$75

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$1,050 - $1,150
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Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 9117 Chesapeake Blvd

$1,125

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$1,125

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503
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Arbor Pointe
$1,135 - $1,288
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$975 - $1,128
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$160

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$1,135 - $1,288
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Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Parkwood Manor
$1,240 - $1,460
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$1,109 - $1,329
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$131

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$1,240 - $1,460
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Parkwood Manor

7703 Major AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,294 - $1,424
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$1,169 - $1,299
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$125

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$1,294 - $1,424
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 7710 N Shirland Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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7710 N Shirland Ave

NorfolkVA23505
property at 614 Dune St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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614 Dune St

NorfolkVA23503
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North Shore Gardens
$1,421 - $1,841
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$1,415 - $1,835
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$1,421 - $1,841
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 6

North Shore Gardens

7701 Enfield AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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1111 Charleston St
$1,650
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$1,650

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1111 Charleston St

1111 Charleston StNorfolk, VA 23505
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7314 Hampton Blvd
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7314 Hampton Blvd

7314 Hampton BlvdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Lakewood Plaza
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Lakewood Plaza

5631 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23509
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Bay View Square
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Bay View Square

649-701 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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University Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Towers

1064-1070 W 48th StNorfolk, VA 23508
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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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309 Ashlawn Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Ashlawn Dr

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Royal Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

7737 Harrison RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Miramar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar Apartments

7131 Sewells Point RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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320 Ashlawn Dr
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320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

8500 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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511 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

511 Ashlawn Dr

511 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wards Corner Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wards Corner area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Merrimack Landing priced from $908. Beechwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Wards Corner apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$908
Beechwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Loft - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1,055
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest2BR,1BA$1,120
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsThe Cedar1BR,1BA$1,145
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Ashley Trace Apartments2BR Eat in kitchen/WD2BR,1BA$1,150
Mariners WatchThe Cape2BR,2BA$1,155
Parkwood ManorA11BR,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wards Corner, VA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wards Corner area is the $1.02 price per square foot The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch in the in the Wards Corner neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Wards Corner apartment is the B1 - Renovated Model at Crossroads Landing starting at $1,375 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Suburban Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wards Corner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.45
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Ashley Trace Apartments2BR Eat in kitchen/WD2BR,1BA$1.35
Townhomes at West Little CreekStandard 2BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.68
Beechwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Loft - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1.52
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsThe Cedar1BR,1BA$1.95
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$1.79

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Norfolk, Virginia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wards Corner Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wards Corner?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wards Corner is under $1,240.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wards Corner?

The cheapest apartment in Wards Corner is Merrimack Landing which is listed at $908, while the average apartment in Wards Corner costs $2,082.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wards Corner?

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 47 regular apartments in Wards Corner 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 Wards Corner?

Cheap apartments in Wards Corner have an average cost of $485 which is $1,597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wards Corner.

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