Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willowwood Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $400 (94 Rentals)

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property at 1220 W 38th St

$704

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$704

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$704

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1220 W 38th St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 2606 Middle Ave

$850 - $1,000

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$850 - $1,000

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$850 - $1,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2606 Middle Ave

NorfolkVA23504
property at 1225 W 39th St

$885

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$885

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$885

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1225 W 39th St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 307 W 32nd St

$900

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$900

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$900

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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307 W 32nd St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 316 W 31st St

$900

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$900

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$900

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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316 W 31st St

NorfolkVA23508

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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,150
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$975 - $1,075
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$75

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$1,050 - $1,150
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Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Arbor Pointe
$1,135 - $1,288
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$975 - $1,128
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$160

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$1,135 - $1,288
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 6249 Alexander St

$1,145

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$1,145

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$1,145

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 10

6249 Alexander St

NorfolkVA23513
property at 717 Guy Ave

$1,199

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$1,199

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$1,199

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717 Guy Ave

NorfolkVA23505
property at 201 Burleigh Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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201 Burleigh Ave

NorfolkVA23505

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property at 4566 Hampshire Ave

$1,200 - $1,350

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$1,200

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4566 Hampshire Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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Parkwood Manor
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$1,240 - $1,460
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$1,109 - $1,329
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$131

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$1,240 - $1,460
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Parkwood Manor

7703 Major AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,294 - $1,424
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$1,169 - $1,299
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$125

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$1,294 - $1,424
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 7710 N Shirland Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7710 N Shirland Ave

NorfolkVA23505
property at 2846 Grandy Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2846 Grandy Ave

NorfolkVA23509
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Lakewood Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Plaza

5631 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23509
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Willowwood, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willowwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willowwood area of Norfolk, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at Proximity at ODU priced from $709. Oakmont North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Willowwood apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Proximity at ODURoom In 4 Bed - 4 Bath - September Resident Ren...4BR,4BA$709
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio,1BA$1,117
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest2BR,1BA$1,120
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Parkwood ManorA11BR,1BA$1,240
121 W 32nd St Apartments2-BR2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willowwood, VA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willowwood area is the $1.13 price per square foot 7928 Pythian Ave Model at 7928 Pythian Ave in the in the Suburban Acres neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Willowwood apartment is the 211 W 29th St Model at 211 W 29th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the South Brambleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willowwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7928 Pythian Ave7928 Pythian Ave3BR,2BA$1.13
211 W 29th St, Unit 1211 W 29th St2BR,1BA$1.20
2834 Tidewater Dr, Unit 12834 Tidewater Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.45
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Crossroads TownhomesTwo Bedroom Flat - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.71
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Townhomes at West Little CreekStandard 2BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.68
121 W 32nd St Apartments2-BR2BR,1BA$1.67

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Norfolk, Virginia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willowwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Willowwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willowwood is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willowwood?

The cheapest apartment in Willowwood is Arbor Pointe which is listed at $1,135, while the average apartment in Willowwood costs $1,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willowwood?

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 38 regular apartments in Willowwood 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 Willowwood?

Cheap apartments in Willowwood have an average cost of $356 which is $1,624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willowwood.

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