Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wards Corner Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (68 Rentals)

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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654
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Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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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 Jun 10

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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$1,050 - $1,150
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Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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$1,125

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

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Arbor Pointe
$1,135 - $1,288
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$975 - $1,128
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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
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$1,294 - $1,524
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$1,169 - $1,399
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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Bondale
$1,366 - $1,576
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$1,360 - $1,570
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14

Bondale

7603 Bondale AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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North Shore Gardens
$1,366 - $1,956
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$1,360 - $1,950
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$1,366 - $1,956
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 13

North Shore Gardens

7701 Enfield AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Paradigm Apartments
$1,375 - $2,295
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Paradigm Apartments

7130 Granby 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
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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
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309 Ashlawn Dr

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

7737 Harrison RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Miramar Apartments
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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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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 $963. Ashley Trace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Wards Corner apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$963
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,000
Beechwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1,035
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
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
Mariners WatchThe Alternate2BR,1BA$1,145
Parkwood Manor1 bdrm Classic1BR,1BA$1,240
Fenner Gardens Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wards Corner, VA

As of May 28, 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 1 Bedroom Model at Paradigm Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Edgewater 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
Paradigm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Reserves at Tidewater2 Bed/1 Bath Renovated with W/2BR,1BA$1.76
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Enfield Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.86
Beechwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1.53
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR Balcony1BR,1BA$1.58
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$1.90

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Wards Corner?

The cheapest apartment in Wards Corner is Merrimack Landing which is listed at $963, while the average apartment in Wards Corner costs $2,040.

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 26 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 $267 which is $1,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wards Corner.

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