Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $700 (36 Rentals)

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property at 2503 Wyoming Ave

$1,100

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2503 Wyoming Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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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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1 Bedroom Apartments

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4907 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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property at 3625 S Warwick Cir

$950

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$950

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3625 S Warwick Cir

NorfolkVA23513
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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Arcadia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Apartments

5570 E Virginia Beach BlvdNorfolk, VA 23502
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Azalea Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Azalea Garden

3148 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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Quill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quill

5430 Greenplain RdNorfolk, 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 1124 Kempsville Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1124 Kempsville Rd

NorfolkVA23502
property at 1551 Spruce St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1551 Spruce St

NorfolkVA23502
property at 3110 Chalfin Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3110 Chalfin Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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Tranquility at the Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tranquility at the Lake

5827 Burton Station RdVirginia Beach, VA 23455
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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 University Apartments priced from $1,240. ReNew Norfolk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,379. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University ApartmentsThe Patton2BR,1BA$1,240
ReNew NorfolkBridgeport2BR,1BA$1,379
Meridian ApartmentsPoplar Hall Renovated2BR,1BA$1,555
Crown Point TownhomesTH3-1.5 Classic3BR,1BA$1,670
District 757 ApartmentsStudio (614 SF)Studio,1BA$1,750
Lake Taylor Pointe Apartment HomesJoin Our One Bedroom Waitlist!1BR,1BA$1,775
MeadowoodThe Sonoma2BR,2BA$1,800
Society at CrossroadsA11BR,1BA$1,949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, VA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.47 price per square foot TH 3x1.5 Reno Model at Crown Point Townhomes in the in the Lake Taylor neighborhood starting from $2,106. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the The Vintage Model at Meadowood starting at $1,850 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Foxhall 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.
Crown Point TownhomesTH 3x1.5 Reno3BR,1.5BA$1.47
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
University ApartmentsThe Blair2BR,1BA$1.55
2515 Arkansas Ave, Unit A2515 Arkansas Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
Society at CrossroadsA11BR,1BA$2.49
Lake Taylor Pointe Apartment HomesJoin Our One Bedroom Waitlist!1BR,1BA$2.46
ReNew NorfolkAnderson1BR,1BA$2.12
3342 Tait Ter, Unit B3342 Tait Ter2BR,1BA$2.55
District 757 Apartments1BR 1BA (681 SF)1BR,1BA$2.88

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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 $1,519 at ReNew Norfolk.

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 $1,240 at University Apartments.

What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crown Point Townhomes and starts from $1,670.

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