Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (41 Rentals)

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Arbor Pointe
$975 - $1,128
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Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,170
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$975 - $1,095
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$75

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$1,050 - $1,170
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 17

Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Parkwood Manor
$1,240 - $1,460
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$1,109 - $1,329
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$131

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$1,240 - $1,460
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkwood Manor

7703 Major AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 1132 Virginia 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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1132 Virginia Ave

NorfolkVA23511
property at 244 E 40th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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244 E 40th St

NorfolkVA23504
property at 218 Glendale Ave

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 17

218 Glendale Ave

NorfolkVA23505
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North Shore Gardens
$1,366 - $1,956
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$1,360 - $1,950
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$1,366 - $1,956
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7

North Shore Gardens

7701 Enfield AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Bondale
$1,366
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$1,360
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14

Bondale

7603 Bondale AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Paradigm Apartments
$1,375 - $2,295
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

Paradigm Apartments

7130 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23505
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Enfield Gardens Apartments
$1,490
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$1,395
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$95

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$1,490
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Enfield Gardens Apartments

7704 Enfield AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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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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309 Ashlawn Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Ashlawn Dr

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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320 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
property at 344 Woodview Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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344 Woodview Ave

NorfolkVA23505

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351 Fort Worth Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

351 Fort Worth Ave

351 Fort Worth AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 211 Maycox Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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211 Maycox Ave

NorfolkVA23505
property at 1025 Baltimore St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1025 Baltimore St

NorfolkVA23505
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Ben Moreell
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Ben Moreell

428 Ingram LoopNorfolk, VA 23505
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Riverpoint Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverpoint Court

6111 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23505

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property at 215 Greenbrier Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 3

215 Greenbrier Ave

NorfolkVA23505

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 $975. Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Beechwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1,035
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Beechwood2BR,1BA$1,270
Reserves at Tidewater2 Bed/1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1,434
Parkwood Manor2 bdrm Classic2BR,1BA$1,460
WestportMagnoliaStudio,1BA$1,469

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, VA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bed/1 Bath Renovated Model at Reserves at Tidewater in the in the North Meadow Brook neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the Two Bedroom - Beechwood Model at Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments starting at $1,270 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.
Reserves at Tidewater2 Bed/1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.64
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Beechwood2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Parkwood Manor2 bdrm Classic2BR,1BA$1.84
Beechwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace1BR,1BA$1.53
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
WestportMagnoliaStudio ,1BA$3.47

Beyond the Dorms: Finding the Best Off-Campus Living in Norfolk

Find your perfect Norfolk apartment! This comprehensive guide details the best student neighborhoods (like Ghent, Chelsea, and Highland Park), top restaurants, and entertainment near NSU, ODU, and EVMS.

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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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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 Arbor Pointe which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $2,309.

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 15 regular apartments in Riverfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Beyond the Dorms: Finding the Best Off-Campus Living in Norfolk

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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