Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Air Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (21 Rentals)

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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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5th Bay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Bay Apartments

9545-9549 5th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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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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A8450T
1 Bedroom Apartments

A8450T

8450 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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A1437K
1 Bedroom Apartments

A1437K

1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503

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Bayview Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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a309as
1 Bedroom Apartments

a309as

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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a320as
2 Bedroom Apartments

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320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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Ocean Air, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ocean Air Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Air area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Spring Creek priced from $956. Sewells Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Ocean Air apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$956
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsMaplewood1BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Air, VA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Air area is the $1.45 price per square foot The Hydrangea Model at Pinewood Gardens Apartments in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Ocean Air apartment is the The Cape Model at Mariner's Watch Apartments starting at $1,155 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Wards Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Air apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinewood Gardens ApartmentsThe Hydrangea3BR,1.5BA$1.45
Mariner's Watch ApartmentsThe Cape2BR,2BA$1.06
Willow Sands Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.31
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.42
Ashley Trace Apartments2BR WD2BR,1BA$1.35
9231 Mason Creek Rd, Unit B9231 Mason Creek Rd2BR,1BA$1.75
Spring Creek2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,2BA$1.22
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsCedarwood1BR,1BA$1.81
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia including Ocean Air, Norfolk, and the greater Norfolk area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Ocean Air Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Air Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Air?

The cheapest apartment in Ocean Air is Sewells Park which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Ocean Air costs $1,826.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean Air?

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 Ocean Air 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 Ocean Air?

Cheap apartments in Ocean Air have an average cost of $270 which is $1,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Air.

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