
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wards Corner Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $675 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wards Corner area of Norfolk.


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Merrimack Landing

Riverpoint

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Arbor Pointe

Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+

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Admirals Way

Brentwood Forest Apartments

327-329 Woodview Ave

Beechwood Apartments

Talbot Park Apartments
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Ashley Trace Apartments

Berkley Square Apartments

Mariners Watch

Sterling Oaks Apartments

Larchmont Apartments

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Sewells Park

409 San Antonio Blvd

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Parkwood Manor

711 Easy St

1009 Hannah St
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Crossroads Landing

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Reserves at Tidewater

Hampton Creek Apartments

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Paradigm Apartments

Colony Point Apartments

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Bondale

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North Shore Gardens

Westport

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Enfield Gardens Apartments

7709 Castleton Pl
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Buckingham Place

7314 Hampton Blvd

Lakewood Plaza

Bay View Square

8450 Tidewater Dr

University Towers

Sunrise Apartments

769 Denison Ave

Granby House

309 Ashlawn Dr
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Stonebridge Manor Senior Adult Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

Miramar Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

755 Guy Ave

Park Terrace Apartments

Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments

Bayview Terrace

511 Ashlawn Dr

Rosedale Apartments
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Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wards Corner?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Corner Studio Apartments | $1,486 | $1,469 | $1,509 |
| Wards Corner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $875 | $3,292 |
| Wards Corner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $995 | $2,706 |
| Wards Corner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,103 | $2,910 |
| Wards Corner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $1,536 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wards Corner Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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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 Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ priced from $1,025. Ashley Trace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Wards Corner apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Sterling Oaks Apartments | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | Two Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Parkwood Manor | 1 bdrm Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Beechwood Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Paradigm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Westport | Magnolia | Studio,1BA | $1,469 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wards Corner, VA
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wards Corner area is the $1.38 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Paradigm Apartments in the in the Edgewater neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Wards Corner apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace Model at Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.28 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Paradigm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Reserves at Tidewater | 2 Bed/1 Bath Renovated with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Beechwood Apartments | Two Bedroom - Beechwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Crossroads Landing | B1 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Brentwood Forest Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Parkwood Manor | 1 bdrm Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Sterling Oaks Apartments | The Birchwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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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 Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Wards Corner costs $1,460.
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 13 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 $308 which is $1,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wards Corner.
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