Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ocean View Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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property at 175 Dupre Ave

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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175 Dupre Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 1441 Kingston Ave

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1441 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654
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Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, 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 Now

Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Gates of West Bay
$1,237 - $1,617
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$1,232 - $1,612
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Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Royal Mace Apartments
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$1,333 - $2,167
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$1,333 - $2,167

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$1,333 - $2,167
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Royal Mace Apartments

9621 Chesapeake BlvdNorfolk, VA 23503
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1243 E Ocean View Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
property at 259 W Ocean View Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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259 W Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503

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A1437K
1 Bedroom Apartments

A1437K

1437 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

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, 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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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

8500 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 1201 Tallwood St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1201 Tallwood St

NorfolkVA23518
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OV Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Living

1721 E 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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Sherwood Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sherwood Flats

9610 Sherwood PlNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 1733 Parkview Ave

$1,195 - $1,795

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$1,195

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$1,195

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1733 Parkview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 405 Farrell St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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405 Farrell St

NorfolkVA23503
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OV Cottage
2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Cottage

1411 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
property at 255 W Ocean View Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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255 W Ocean View Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

255 W Ocean View Ave
NorfolkVA23503

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OV Coast
2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Coast

1443-1447 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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9550 Lakeside Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

9550 Lakeside Dr

9550 Lakeside DrNorfolk, VA 23503
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1128 Virgilina Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Virgilina Ave

1128 Virgilina AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 1329 E Balview Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1329 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 1423 E Ocean View Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1423 E Ocean View Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 8923 Brighton St

$1,345

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$1,345

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$1,345

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8923 Brighton St

NorfolkVA23503
property at 614 Dune St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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614 Dune St, Unit 1, Unit 1

614 Dune St
NorfolkVA23503

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property at 614 Dune St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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614 Dune St, Unit 2, Unit 2

614 Dune St
NorfolkVA23503

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$963
Willow Sands Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,000
Ocean View LivingA11BR,1BA$1,129
OV Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,129
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1,280
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1,300
Gates of West BayB22BR,1BA$1,401
Royal Mace ApartmentsRenovated1BR,1BA$1,419
1357 East Ocean View Ave1/11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinewell StationCape Charles- Wait List 3BR- C13BR,2BA$1.80
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
Gates of West BayB2U2BR,1BA$1.58
Willow Sands Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.01
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1.52
Ashley Trace Apartments1BR Balcony1BR,1BA$1.58
Ocean View LivingA11BR,1BA$2.05
OV Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,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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