Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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7314 Hampton Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7314 Hampton Blvd

7314 Hampton BlvdNorfolk, VA 23505
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University Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Towers

1064-1070 W 48th StNorfolk, VA 23508
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

7737 Harrison RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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Riverfront, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sewells Park priced from $1,050. Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Loft - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1,055
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio,1BA$1,122
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Enfield Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- Standard2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, VA

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.68 price per square foot Standard 2BR 1 BA Model at Townhomes at West Little Creek in the in the Edgewater neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 1BR 1BA (825sf) - Haven Model at River House Apartments starting at $1,841 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Edgewater neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at West Little CreekStandard 2BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.68
River House Apartments1BR 1BA (825sf) - Haven1BR,1BA$2.23
1111 Charleston St1111 Charleston St2BR,1BA$2.01
Parkwood ManorB12BR,1BA$1.84
Enfield Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- Standard2BR,1BA$1.62
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Loft - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1.52
Reserves at Tidewater1 Bed/1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.19
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Riverfront, Norfolk, and the greater Norfolk area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Sewells Park which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Riverfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Riverfront?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $450 which is $1,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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