Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wards Corner Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $675 (61 Rentals)

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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654

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Base Rent$963 - $1,654

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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Arbor Pointe
$975 - $1,128

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Base Rent$975 - $1,128

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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23

Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280

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Base Rent$1,030 - $1,280

Total Monthly Price$1,030 - $1,280
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 327-329 Woodview Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 10
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327-329 Woodview Ave

NorfolkVA23505

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Sewells Park
$1,170

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Base Rent$1,095
Required Monthly Fees$75

Total Monthly Price$1,170
12 Month Lease Term
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Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 409 San Antonio Blvd
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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409 San Antonio Blvd

NorfolkVA23505
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Parkwood Manor
$1,240 - $1,460

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Base Rent$1,109 - $1,329
Required Monthly Fees$131

Total Monthly Price$1,240 - $1,460
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkwood Manor

7703 Major AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 711 Easy St
$1,299

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Base Rent$1,299

Total Monthly Price$1,299
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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711 Easy St

NorfolkVA23505
property at 1009 Hannah St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1009 Hannah St

NorfolkVA23505

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Paradigm Apartments
$1,375 - $2,295

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Base Rent$1,375 - $2,295

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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Paradigm Apartments

7130 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23505
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Bondale
$1,386

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Base Rent$1,380
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 14

Bondale

7603 Bondale AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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North Shore Gardens
$1,391 - $1,816

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Base Rent$1,385 - $1,810
Required Monthly Fees$6

Total Monthly Price$1,391 - $1,816
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 6

North Shore Gardens

7701 Enfield AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Enfield Gardens Apartments
$1,490

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Base Rent$1,395
Required Monthly Fees$95

Total Monthly Price$1,490
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Enfield Gardens Apartments

7704 Enfield AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 7709 Castleton Pl
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7709 Castleton Pl

NorfolkVA23505

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7314 Hampton Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7314 Hampton Blvd

7314 Hampton BlvdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Lakewood Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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property at 769 Denison Ave
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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769 Denison Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
Senior Living
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
property at 755 Guy Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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755 Guy Ave

NorfolkVA23505
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,145
Brentwood Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1,170
Parkwood Manor1 bdrm Classic1BR,1BA$1,240
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace2BR,1BA$1,275
Beechwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace2BR,1BA$1,275
Paradigm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
WestportMagnoliaStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paradigm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Reserves at Tidewater2 Bed/1 Bath Renovated with W/D2BR,1BA$1.86
Beechwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Beechwood2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.58
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Brentwood Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.69
Parkwood Manor1 bdrm Classic1BR,1BA$2.02
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsThe Birchwood1BR,1BA$1.96

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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 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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