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property at 7433 Fenner St

7433 Fenner St

NorfolkVA23505
property at 410 W 28th St

410 W 28th St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 721 Norman Ave

721 Norman Ave

NorfolkVA23518
property at 756 Norman Ave

756 Norman Ave

NorfolkVA23518
property at 629 W 28th St

629 W 28th St

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Norfolk, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Norfolk, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Norfolk, VA area range in price from $700 to $4,860 with an overall median price of $2,285. The three Norfolk neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Poplar Hills at $852, Willoughby at $925, and Woodbine at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Norfolk Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Poplar Hills$1,420$85221
Willoughby$1,420$9255
Woodbine$1,422$9504
Cottage Line$1,700$84729
Ocean Air$1,700$84752
West Ghent$1,747$70022
West Ocean View$1,826$90046
Crown Point$1,999$85088
Easton Forest$1,999$1,010149
Ford Plant$1,999$70086

Cheapest Available Norfolk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Villa Terrace in the South Brambleton neighborhood priced from $710. Talbot Park Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norfolk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$710
Talbot Park ApartmentsS11BR,1BA$735
Monterey ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$750
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$828
Hampton River VillasAdmiralStudio,1BA$850
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$910
Apartments of Merrimac1 bedroom1BR,1BA$925
West Beach ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$925
Welcome Home to The Grand at New Port!MLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Norfolk area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2X1.5 Model at The Arbors at Pembroke in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,302. The second greatest value Norfolk apartment is the 1 bedroom split Model at Pelham Place starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Dnc neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norfolk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Arbors at Pembroke2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.02
Pelham Place1 bedroom split1BR,1BA$1.04
Crescent PlaceThe Crescent2BR,2BA$1.07
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$0.74
Mariner's Watch Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.02
a110262BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.98
Crossroads LandingB1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.05
Arbor Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Villa TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.84
Monterey ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.99

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Norfolk Overview

Norfolk is a lively city that sits at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in the southeast corner of Virginia. It is the second-most populated city in the state, just behind its coastal neighbor, Virginia Beach. One of nine cities that make up the Hampton Roads metropolitan area on the border of Virginia and North Carolina, it is considered the cultural center of that region. Part college town and part military hub, there is a broad range of apartments in Norfolk with varying prices to choose from. Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, and the U.S. Department of Defense attract students, government workers, and military members from around the world. This makes Norfolk a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic city to live.

Why live in Norfolk, VA?

Norfolk is a wonderful place to live, especially if you are a student, government worker, or military member. Its mild climate and proximity to coastal areas make it the ideal location for people who enjoy boating, beach activities, and other watersports. Norfolk has a lot of amenities, such as good food, fun entertainment, and plentiful shopping, which will appeal to most residents. There are numerous sporting events throughout the year, including Norfolk Tides minor league baseball, Norfolk Admirals professional ice hockey, and many university football and basketball games. A rich cultural environment makes it perfect for students, professionals, and families.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Norfolk, VA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Norfolk, VA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norfolk Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Norfolk?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Norfolk is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norfolk?

The cheapest apartment in Norfolk is Talbot Park Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Norfolk costs $2,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norfolk?

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 843 regular apartments in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?

Cheap apartments in Norfolk have an average cost of $213 which is $2,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norfolk.

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