
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ocean View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Ocean View area of Norfolk.


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Merrimack Landing

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1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 1

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West Beach Apartments

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Ashley Trace Apartments

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Ocean View Living

8924 London St

9117 Chesapeake Blvd

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Mariners Watch

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Sherwood Flats

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Fisherman's Landing
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Ocean View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ocean View Studio Apartments | $1,162 | $1,155 | $1,170 |
| West Ocean View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $900 | $3,744 |
| West Ocean View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $1,013 | $4,228 |
| West Ocean View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,136 | $2,610 |
| West Ocean View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $1,448 | $1,559 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Ocean View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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Cheapest Available West Ocean View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ocean View area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Merrimack Landing priced from $908. Willow Sands Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable West Ocean View apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $908 |
| Willow Sands Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 2BR Eat in kitchen/WD | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Mariners Watch | The Cape | 2BR,2BA | $1,155 |
| Sherwood Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Gates of West Bay | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| Hillside Cove | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Furnished | 2BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Royal Mace Apartments | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,671 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ocean View, VA
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Ocean View 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 West Ocean View apartment is the B2 Model at Gates of West Bay starting at $1,351 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the North Meadow Brook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ocean View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Gates of West Bay | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Willow Sands Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 2BR Eat in kitchen/WD | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Royal Mace Apartments | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Hillside Cove | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Furnished | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Sherwood Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 1 | 1204 Hillside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ocean View Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Ocean View?
The cheapest apartment in West Ocean View is Merrimack Landing which is listed at $908, while the average apartment in West Ocean View costs $1,503.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Ocean View?
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 6 regular apartments in West Ocean View 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 West Ocean View?
Cheap apartments in West Ocean View have an average cost of $348 which is $1,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ocean View.
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