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

6352 Edward St

4852 E Princess Anne Rd
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3811 Chatham Cir

4564 Bankhead Ave
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River Oaks, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $900 | $2,249 |
River Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $975 | $2,709 |
River Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,050 | $3,199 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Oaks Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1129 Green St priced from $1,195. University Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1129 Green St | I bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
University Apartments | The Chesterfield | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
ReNew Norfolk | Anderson | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Crossroads Townhomes | Two Bedroom Flat - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1,550 |
Crown Point Townhomes | TH2-1 Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1,610 |
Brittany Place Apartments | Renovated Lily | 2BR,2BA | $1,610 |
Lake Taylor Pointe Apartment Homes | Join Our One Bedroom Waitlist! | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Meadowood | The Vintage | 2BR,2BA | $1,825 |
Livano Norfolk | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,098 |
Society at Crossroads | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $3,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, VA
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $2.02 price per square foot C2 Model at Society at Crossroads in the in the Lake Taylor neighborhood starting from $3,049. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the The Vintage Model at Meadowood starting at $1,825 with a $1.48 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Society at Crossroads | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.02 |
Meadowood | The Vintage | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Crown Point Townhomes | TH 2-1 Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Brittany Place Apartments | Renovated Orchid | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Crossroads Townhomes | Two Bedroom Flat - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
University Apartments | The Chesterfield | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Livano Norfolk | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Lake Taylor Pointe Apartment Homes | Join Our One Bedroom Waitlist! | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
ReNew Norfolk | Anderson | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
1129 Green St | I bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver Oaks, Norfolk, VA
Ranked #109
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the River Oaks Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 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 $1,195 at 1129 Green St.
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 $1,550 at Crossroads Townhomes.
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 $1,850.
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