
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ocean View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $560 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Ocean View area of Norfolk.


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Admirals Way

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Ashley Trace Apartments

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OV Living

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Mariners Watch

1026 Little Bay Ave

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Gates of West Bay

1375 Kingston Ave

9634 Elnora St
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Royal Mace Apartments

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1415 E Ocean View Ave

1243 E Ocean View Ave

Bay View Square

8450 Tidewater Dr

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A1437K

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Bayview Terrace
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1432 Baychester Ave

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Bayview Terrace

1500 W Ocean View Ave

OV Living

1301 Oak Park Ave

1600 Kingston Ave

Sherwood Flats
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OV Cottage

Fisherman's Landing

OV Coast

1128 Virgilina Ave

9550 Lakeside Dr

OV Escape

362 Ridgewell Ave

614 Dune St

Little Bay Ave 1226
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1208 W Ocean View Ave Apartments

1028 Modoc Ave

Sea Shack

320 New St

Hillside Cove

OV Mirage

The Village at Whitehurst Farms

483 W Ocean View Ave

1357 East Ocean View Ave
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1521 E Ocean View Ave

Dune Cottage
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 | $1,913 | $963 | $9,944 |
| West Ocean View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $1,075 | $4,768 |
| West Ocean View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,189 | $1,205 | $10,000+ |
| West Ocean View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,079 | $1,536 | $4,716 |
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There are currently 47 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. Admirals Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. 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 |
| Admirals Way | The Captain | 1BR, 1BA | $1,030 |
| Ashley Trace Apartments | 1BR | 1BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
| OV Living | 1 bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,129 |
| 1415 E Ocean View Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,450 |
| Gates of West Bay | B3 | 2BR, 1BA | $1,476 |
| Pinewell Station | Poplar- Wait List 2BR B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ocean View, VA
As of September 19, 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 Wards Corner neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value West Ocean View apartment is the Poplar- Wait List 2BR B1 Model at Pinewell Station in the Northside neighborhood starting at $2,250 with a $1.88 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Watch | The Cape Hatteras | 3BR, 2BA | $1.02 |
| Pinewell Station | Poplar- Wait List 2BR B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.88 |
| 8582 Chesapeake Blvd, Unit 309, Unit 309 | 8582 Chesapeake Blvd, Unit 309 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.46 |
| 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 | $1.73 |
| 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
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Ocean View Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Ocean View Apartment is $963 at Merrimack Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Ocean View Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Ocean View is starting from $1,215 at Ashley Trace Apartments.
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