
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (26 Rentals)
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Arbor Pointe

Parkwood Manor

Sewells Park
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Riverfront, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,426 | $1,090 | $1,515 |
Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $735 | $2,421 |
Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $840 | $3,114 |
Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $1,515 | $3,777 |
Riverfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverfront Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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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 Talbot Park Apartments priced from $735. Arbor Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Talbot Park Apartments | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Parkwood Manor | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $967 |
Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
The Lafayette Apartments | The Ghent | Studio,1BA | $1,018 |
Sterling Oaks Apartments | Maplewood | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Paradigm Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Enfield Gardens Apartments | Two Bedroom- Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Reserves at Tidewater | 2 Bed/1 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,314 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, VA
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.60 price per square foot B1 Model at Parkwood Manor in the in the Edgewater neighborhood starting from $1,272. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the The Pine Model at North Shore Gardens starting at $1,380 with a $1.80 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkwood Manor | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
North Shore Gardens | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Enfield Gardens Apartments | Two Bedroom- Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Reserves at Tidewater | 1 Bed/1 Bath Renovated with W/ | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Sterling Oaks Apartments | Cedarwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
The Lafayette Apartments | The Ghent | Studio ,1BA | $1.85 |
Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Talbot Park Apartments | RM1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverfront, Norfolk, VA
Ranked #72
Among neighborhoods in Norfolk, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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 Riverfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,314.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?
The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Talbot Park Apartments which is listed at $735, 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 24 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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