Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $700 (51 Rentals)

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property at 2540 Ballentine Blvd

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2540 Ballentine Blvd

NorfolkVA23509
property at 2721 Grandy Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2721 Grandy Ave

NorfolkVA23509
property at 2421 Arkansas 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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2421 Arkansas Ave

NorfolkVA23513
property at 5214 Revere Dr

$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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5214 Revere Dr

NorfolkVA23502

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property at 5867 Poplar Hall Dr

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

5867 Poplar Hall Dr

NorfolkVA23502
property at 4745 Lind St

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4745 Lind St

NorfolkVA23513
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Crown Point Townhomes
$1,641 - $2,131
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$1,635 - $2,125
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$6
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$1,641 - $2,131
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crown Point Townhomes

5371 Wyngate DrNorfolk, 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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property at 4865 Hampshire Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4865 Hampshire Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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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 3320 Lyons Ave

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

3320 Lyons Ave

NorfolkVA23509
property at 3727 Henrico St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

3727 Henrico St

NorfolkVA23513

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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 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd priced from $925. Ingleside Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,000
The Pointe at Pickett Farms1BR1BR,1BA$1,094
University ApartmentsThe Ingleside1BR,1BA$1,118
Quill2BR2BR,2BA$1,303
Crossroads Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome - Classic2BR,1BA$1,350
Meridian ApartmentsMeridian Apartments Your Gateway to Everything ...2BR,1BA$1,520
ReNew NorfolkBridgeport2BR,1BA$1,719
Brittany Place ApartmentsRenovated Orchid2BR,2BA$1,730
Lake Taylor Pointe Apartment HomesJoin Our One Bedroom Waitlist!1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, VA

As of May 25, 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
Quill2BR2BR,2BA$1.26
Brittany Place ApartmentsRenovated Orchid2BR,2BA$1.82
University ApartmentsThe Blair2BR,1BA$1.55
Crossroads TownhomesTwo Bedroom Flat - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.71
ReNew NorfolkBridgeport2BR,1BA$1.91
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.05
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.30
The Pointe at Pickett Farms1BR1BR,1BA$1.52

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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 $1,094 at The Pointe at Pickett Farms.

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 $925 at 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd.

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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