Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ocean View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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property at 1407 Bayville St

$900

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1407 Bayville St

NorfolkVA23503
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Merrimack Landing
$908 - $1,559
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$908 - $1,559

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$908 - $1,559
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Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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West Beach Apartments
$975 - $1,050
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$975 - $1,050

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$975 - $1,050
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West Beach Apartments

219 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Ashley Trace Apartments
$1,000 - $1,150
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$1,000 - $1,150

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$1,000 - $1,150
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Ashley Trace Apartments

728 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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$1,030 - $1,280
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 8

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Ocean View Living
$1,100 - $1,549
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$1,100 - $1,549

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 31

Ocean View Living

1212 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 8924 London St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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8924 London St

NorfolkVA23503
property at 9117 Chesapeake Blvd

$1,125

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503
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Mariners Watch
$1,145 - $1,300
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$1,145 - $1,300

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Mariners Watch

440 Mariners WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sherwood Flats
$1,155 - $1,270
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$1,080 - $1,195
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$1,155 - $1,270
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Sherwood Flats

9610 Sherwood PlNorfolk, VA 23503
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1243 E Ocean View Ave
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1243 E Ocean View Ave

1243 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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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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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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A1437K

1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

8500 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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Willow Sands Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Sands Apartments

938-946 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1600 Kingston Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Kingston Ave

1600 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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OV Palm
1 Bedroom Apartments

OV Palm

1721 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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OV Cottage
2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Cottage

1411 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$908
Willow Sands Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,095
Ashley Trace Apartments2BR Eat in kitchen/WD2BR,1BA$1,150
Mariners WatchThe Cape2BR,2BA$1,155
Sherwood Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,190
Gates of West BayB22BR,1BA$1,351
Hillside Cove2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Furnished2BR,1BA$1,475
Royal Mace ApartmentsRenovated2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
Gates of West BayB22BR,1BA$1.36
Willow Sands Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
Ashley Trace Apartments2BR Eat in kitchen/WD2BR,1BA$1.35
Royal Mace ApartmentsRenovated2BR,1BA$2.20
Hillside Cove2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Furnished2BR,1BA$1.97
Sherwood Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$1.79
1204 Hillside Ave, Unit 11204 Hillside Ave1BR,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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