Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (35 Rentals)

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property at 2540 Ballentine Blvd

$1,000

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2540 Ballentine Blvd

NorfolkVA23509
property at 3235 Flanders Ave

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3235 Flanders Ave

NorfolkVA23509

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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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1111 Hugo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Hugo St

1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513
property at 4802 Norvella Ave

$995

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4802 Norvella Ave

NorfolkVA23513
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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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951 Bellmore Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

951 Bellmore Ave

951 Bellmore AveNorfolk, VA 23504
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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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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 Ingleside Square Apartments priced from $1,000. University Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,118. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,000
University ApartmentsThe Ingleside1BR,1BA$1,118
Meridian ApartmentsMeridian Apartments Your Gateway to Everything ...2BR,1BA$1,545
Crossroads Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,2BA$1,595
Crown Point TownhomesTH2-1 Upgrade2BR,1BA$1,702
MeadowoodThe Sonoma2BR,2BA$1,800
Lake Taylor Pointe Apartment HomesJoin Our One Bedroom Waitlist! A2A11BR,1BA$1,900
District 757 Apartments2BR 2BA (1200 SF)2BR,2BA$2,471

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, VA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.53 price per square foot TH 3x1.5 Reno Model at Crown Point Townhomes in the in the Lake Taylor neighborhood starting from $2,192. 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$1.53
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
District 757 Apartments2BR 2BA (1200 SF)2BR,2BA$2.06
Crossroads Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.62
University ApartmentsThe Blair2BR,1BA$1.55
2515 Arkansas Ave, Unit B2515 Arkansas Ave2BR,1BA$2.17
2527 Arkansas Ave, Unit A2527 Arkansas Ave2BR,1BA$2.28
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Lake Taylor Pointe Apartment HomesJoin Our One Bedroom Waitlist! A21BR,1BA$2.63

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,118 at University Apartments.

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 $1,000 at Ingleside Square 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 $1,756.

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