Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (52 Rentals)

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property at 1250 Pall Mall St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

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1250 Pall Mall St

NorfolkVA23513
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

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6249 Alexander St

NorfolkVA23513
property at 4670 Kincaid Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4670 Kincaid Ave

NorfolkVA23502
property at 4566 Hampshire Ave

$1,200 - $1,350

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$1,200

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$1,200

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4566 Hampshire Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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
property at 4745 Lind St

$1,450 - $1,600

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$1,450

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$1,450

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4745 Lind St

NorfolkVA23513

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Crown Point Townhomes
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$1,511 - $2,131
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$1,505 - $2,125
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$1,511 - $2,131
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crown Point Townhomes

5371 Wyngate DrNorfolk, VA 23502
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property at 2400 Ballentine Blvd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2400 Ballentine Blvd

NorfolkVA23509
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Brittany Place Apartments
$1,675 - $2,135
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$1,650 - $2,110
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$25

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$1,675 - $2,135
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15

Brittany Place Apartments

6139 Edward StNorfolk, VA 23513
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property at 3342 Tait Ter

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3342 Tait Ter

NorfolkVA23513
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Quill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quill

5430 Greenplain RdNorfolk, VA 23502

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Southern Park II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southern Park II

2412-2414 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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Ballentine Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ballentine Lofts

2415 Ballentine BlvdNorfolk, VA 23509
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Lois Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lois Lane Apartments

1415-1419 Lois LnNorfolk, VA 23513
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Tomlin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tomlin Apartments

4914 E Princess Anne RdNorfolk, VA 23502
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Princess Anne Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Princess Anne Gardens

4852-4868 E Princess Anne RdNorfolk, VA 23502
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1111 Hugo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Hugo St

1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513
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951 Bellmore Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

951 Bellmore Ave

951 Bellmore AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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Azalea Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Azalea Garden

3148 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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Arcadia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Apartments

5570 E Virginia Beach BlvdNorfolk, VA 23502
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1129 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1129 Green St

1129 Green StNorfolk, VA 23513
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Broadcreek Renaissance
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Broadcreek Renaissance

1420 Merrimac AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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property at 3110 Chalfin 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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3110 Chalfin Ave

NorfolkVA23513
property at 3053 Tree Chop Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3053 Tree Chop Rd

NorfolkVA23513
property at 3307 Chalfin Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3307 Chalfin Ave

NorfolkVA23513
property at 1316 Gabriel Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1316 Gabriel Dr

NorfolkVA23502

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River Oaks, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of Norfolk, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Quill priced from $824. The Pointe at Pickett Farms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,306. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quill2BR2BR,2BA$824
The Pointe at Pickett Farms2BR2BR,2BA$1,306
University ApartmentsThe Blair2BR,1BA$1,448
Crown Point TownhomesTH2-1 Classic2BR,1BA$1,511
Crossroads TownhomesTwo Bedroom Flat - Renovated2BR,2BA$1,550
ReNew NorfolkBridgeport2BR,1BA$1,729
Lake Taylor PointeJoin Our One Bedroom Waitlist!1BR,1BA$1,775
MeadowoodThe Sonoma2BR,2BA$1,800
Society at CrossroadsA1-Alt11BR,1BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, VA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.50 price per square foot The Vintage Model at Meadowood in the in the Foxhall neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the TH 2-1 Reno Model at Crown Point Townhomes starting at $1,831 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Lake Taylor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Crown Point TownhomesTH 2-1 Reno2BR,1BA$1.51
Coastal 612/22BR,2BA$1.72
Quill2BR2BR,2BA$0.80
The Pointe at Pickett Farms2BR2BR,2BA$1.26
University ApartmentsThe Blair2BR,1BA$1.55
Crossroads TownhomesTwo Bedroom Flat - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.71
ReNew NorfolkBridgeport2BR,1BA$1.93
2527 Arkansas Ave, Unit A2527 Arkansas Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
Lake Taylor PointeJoin Our One Bedroom Waitlist!1BR,1BA$2.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Oaks Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $1,775 at Lake Taylor Pointe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Oaks is starting from $824 at Quill.

What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pointe at Pickett Farms and starts from $1,500.

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