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

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property at 1428 Baychester Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1428 Baychester 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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property at 1445 Kingston Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1445 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 9117 Chesapeake Blvd

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503

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Gates of West Bay
$1,237 - $1,571
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$1,232 - $1,566
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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property at 1336 E Balview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1336 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
property at 160 W Seaview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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160 W Seaview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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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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property at 405 Farrell St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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405 Farrell St

NorfolkVA23503
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

a1444k

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

$850

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$850

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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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West Beach Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Beach Apartments

219 W Ocean View 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 9309 Belgrave Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9309 Belgrave Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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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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OV Cottage
2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Cottage

1411 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
property at 1201 Tallwood 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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1201 Tallwood St

NorfolkVA23518
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OV Coast
2 Bedroom Apartments

OV Coast

1443-1447 W Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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1128 Virgilina Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1128 Virgilina Ave

1128 Virgilina AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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OV Escape
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

OV Escape

963 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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property at 614 Dune St

$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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614 Dune St, Unit 1

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. OV Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,129. 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
OV Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,129
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1,170
OV Escape1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1,300
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450
1357 East Ocean View Ave1/11BR,1BA$1,550
Royal Mace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ocean View, VA

As of June 21, 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at Royal Mace Apartments starting at $2,143 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Northside 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
Royal Mace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.00
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1.39
OV Escape1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.67
1357 East Ocean View Ave1/11BR,1BA$2.67
OV Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,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 $1,075 at Merrimack Landing.

What is the most affordable West Ocean View Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Ocean View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mariners Watch and starts from $1,300.

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