
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $675 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Riverfront area of Norfolk.


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Arbor Pointe

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Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+

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Beechwood Apartments

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Talbot Park Apartments

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Sterling Oaks Apartments

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Larchmont Apartments

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Sewells Park

244 E 40th St

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Reserves at Tidewater
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Parkwood Manor

1009 Hannah St

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Hampton Creek Apartments

7709 Castleton Pl

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Paradigm Apartments

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Colony Point Apartments

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Bondale

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North Shore Gardens

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Westport

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Enfield Gardens Apartments
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4809 Colonial Ave

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Buckingham Place

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303 Woodview Ave, Unit 303 Woodview Ave

4305 Newport Ave

211 Woodview Ave

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625 Delaware Ave, Unit 2

230 E 40th St

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River House Apartments

127 Granby Park Dr, Unit #1

7314 Hampton Blvd
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University Towers

Delaware Plaza Apartments

Granby House

309 Ashlawn Dr

Royal Oaks Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments

The Lafayette Apartments

Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments

CAS7709#-MW
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1025 Baltimore St

351 Fort Worth Ave

Townhomes at West Little Creek

Ben Moreell

Joint Forces Staff College

Riverpoint Court

7713 N Shirland Ave

818 W 42nd St

253 Greenbrier Ave

Castle Acres
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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 | $1,486 | $1,469 | $1,509 |
| Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $965 | $2,337 |
| Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $1,025 | $2,895 |
| Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,350 | $3,777 |
| Riverfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 54 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 Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ priced from $1,025. Sterling Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Sterling Oaks Apartments | The Birchwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Lafayette Apartments | The Ghent | Studio,1BA | $1,183 |
| Parkwood Manor | 1 bdrm Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Beechwood Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Larchmont Apartments | Yazd | 2BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| CAS7709#-MW | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Paradigm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Westport | Magnolia | Studio,1BA | $1,469 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, VA
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $2.36 price per square foot Shelley Model at The Watermark at Talbot Park in the in the Edgewater neighborhood starting from $2,486. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Paradigm Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.38 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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| The Watermark at Talbot Park | Shelley | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Paradigm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Beechwood Apartments | Two Bedroom - Beechwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| River House Apartments | 1BR 1BA (825sf) - Haven | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Larchmont Apartments | Yazd | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Parkwood Manor | 1 bdrm Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Sterling Oaks Apartments | The Birchwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Lafayette Apartments | The Ghent | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
| Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?
The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $1,460.
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 8 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 $323 which is $1,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.
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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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