Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chesapeake Gardens Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Braywood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braywood Manor

7000 Auburn AveNorfolk, VA 23513
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Miramar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar Apartments

7131 Sewells Point RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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Cheapest Available Chesapeake Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chesapeake Gardens area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Spring Creek priced from $995. 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 Chesapeake Gardens apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$995
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Fenner Gardens Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,099
Berkley Square Apartments3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1,103
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest2BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake Gardens, VA

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake Gardens 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 Chesapeake Gardens apartment is the Driftwood Model at Promenade Pointe starting at $2,259 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Titustown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chesapeake Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7928 Pythian Ave7928 Pythian Ave3BR,2BA$1.13
Promenade PointeDriftwood2BR,2BA$2.13
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Crossroads Landing EastB2 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.80
Crossroads LandingA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.83
Fenner Gardens Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chesapeake Gardens, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #110

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chesapeake Gardens Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chesapeake Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Chesapeake Gardens is Fenner Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Chesapeake Gardens costs $2,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chesapeake Gardens?

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 10 regular apartments in Chesapeake Gardens 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 Chesapeake Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Chesapeake Gardens have an average cost of $260 which is $2,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesapeake Gardens.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Norfolk, VA: Great Price Meets Quality of Life

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Norfolk, Virginia, experienced a surprising population decline to 238,005 residents in the 2020 census, considering its low cost of living and high quality of life index. Renting an apartment falls well below the national average.

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