
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ocean View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Ocean View area of Norfolk.


West Beach Apartments

Ashley Trace Apartments

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Admirals Way

Ocean View Living

Mariners Watch

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Gates of West Bay

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Royal Mace Apartments

1243 E Ocean View Ave
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Bay View Square

8450 Tidewater Dr

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259 W Ocean View Ave

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Sunrise Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1432 Baychester Ave

Willow Sands Apartments
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Bayview Terrace

1201 Tallwood St

OV Living

1301 Oak Park Ave

1600 Kingston Ave

Sherwood Flats

1733 Parkview Ave

405 Farrell St

OV Cottage
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Fisherman's Landing

255 W Ocean View Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

OV Coast

9550 Lakeside Dr

1128 Virgilina Ave

1329 E Balview Ave

1423 E Ocean View Ave

8923 Brighton St

1208 W Ocean View Ave Apartments
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West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Ocean View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ocean View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $963 | $10,000+ |
| West Ocean View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $1,075 | $2,866 |
| West Ocean View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $1,205 | $2,700 |
| West Ocean View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,536 | $1,654 |
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There are currently 38 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 $963. Willow Sands Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable West Ocean View apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $963 |
| Willow Sands Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Ocean View Living | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| OV Living | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Admirals Way | The Lieutenant | 2BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| Gates of West Bay | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,401 |
| Royal Mace Apartments | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| 1357 East Ocean View Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ocean View, VA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Ocean View area is the $1.80 price per square foot Cape Charles- Wait List 3BR- C1 Model at Pinewell Station in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value West Ocean View apartment is the The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch starting at $1,300 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Wards Corner 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewell Station | Cape Charles- Wait List 3BR- C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Gates of West Bay | B2U | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Willow Sands Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Admirals Way | The Lieutenant | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Ocean View Living | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| OV Living | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Merrimack Landing | One Bedroom Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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 $963, while the average apartment in West Ocean View costs $1,617.
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 3 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 $298 which is $1,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ocean View.
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