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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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Royal Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

7737 Harrison RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505

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 Arbor Pointe priced from $930. The Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio,1BA$947
Larchmont ApartmentsBodhi1BR,1BA$1,000
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Parkwood ManorB12BR,1BA$1,072

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, VA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Maple Model at North Shore Gardens in the in the Edgewater neighborhood starting from $1,355. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the Hedera Model at Riverpoint starting at $1,107 with a $1.34 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.
North Shore GardensThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.54
RiverpointHedera2BR,1BA$1.34
118 Forrest Ave, Unit A118 Forrest Ave2BR,1BA$2.12
Parkwood ManorB12BR,1BA$1.35
Enfield Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.79
Reserves at Tidewater1 Bed/1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.86
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsBirchwood1BR,1BA$1.87
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio ,1BA$1.95
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #82

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Arbor Pointe which is listed at $930, 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 25 regular apartments in Riverfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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