
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Riverfront area of Norfolk.


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Arbor Pointe

Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+

Beechwood Apartments

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Sewells Park

Talbot Park Apartments

Sterling Oaks Apartments

Larchmont Apartments
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1482 Meads Rd

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Parkwood Manor

1132 Virginia Ave

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Reserves at Tidewater

244 E 40th St

218 Glendale Ave

Hampton Creek Apartments

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North Shore Gardens
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Bondale

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Colony Point Apartments

Westport

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Enfield Gardens Apartments

Buckingham Place

7314 Hampton Blvd

University Towers
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Delaware Plaza Apartments

Granby House

309 Ashlawn Dr

Royal Oaks Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments

Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments

344 Woodview Ave
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351 Fort Worth Ave

Townhomes at West Little Creek

The Lafayette Apartments

211 Maycox Ave

1025 Baltimore St

Ben Moreell

Joint Forces Staff College

Riverpoint Court
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215 Greenbrier Ave
Riverfront, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,503 | $1,375 | $1,690 |
| Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $965 | $2,257 |
| Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $1,015 | $2,856 |
| Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $1,515 | $3,777 |
| Riverfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Beechwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments | Two Bedroom - Beechwood | 2BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Reserves at Tidewater | 2 Bed/1 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,434 |
| Parkwood Manor | 2 bdrm Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| Westport | Magnolia | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Reserves at Tidewater | 2 Bed/1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments | Two Bedroom - Beechwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| Parkwood Manor | 2 bdrm Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Beechwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Beechwood Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Westport | Magnolia | Studio ,1BA | $3.47 |
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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.
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Beyond the Dorms: Finding the Best Off-Campus Living in Norfolk
Written by: James W. Vickers
Positioned at the southeastern corner of Virginia, Norfolk is a sprawling area with close ties to Virginia Beach to the east and Newport News across the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels to the north.

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