Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $675 (54 Rentals)

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Riverpoint
$965 - $1,325

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Base Rent$965 - $1,325

Total Monthly Price$965 - $1,325
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 30

Riverpoint

6415 Newport AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Arbor Pointe
$975 - $1,128

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Base Rent$975 - $1,128

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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23

Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Beechwood Apartments
$1,065 - $1,545

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Base Rent$1,065 - $1,545

Total Monthly Price$1,065 - $1,545
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Beechwood Apartments

7872 Ogden AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Talbot Park Apartments
$1,066 - $1,255

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Base Rent$1,066 - $1,255

Total Monthly Price$1,066 - $1,255
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Talbot Park Apartments

118 Warren StNorfolk, VA 23505
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Sterling Oaks Apartments
$1,145 - $1,175

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Base Rent$1,145 - $1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,145 - $1,175
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sterling Oaks Apartments

124 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Larchmont Apartments
$1,150 - $1,415

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,415

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,415
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Larchmont Apartments

5504 Monroe PlNorfolk, VA 23508
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Sewells Park
$1,170

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095
Required Monthly Fees$75

Total Monthly Price$1,170
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 244 E 40th St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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244 E 40th St

NorfolkVA23504

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Parkwood Manor
$1,240 - $1,460

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,109 - $1,329
Required Monthly Fees$131

Total Monthly Price$1,240 - $1,460
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkwood Manor

7703 Major AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 1009 Hannah St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1009 Hannah St

NorfolkVA23505
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Hampton Creek Apartments
$1,331 - $1,594

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Base Rent$1,331 - $1,594

Total Monthly Price$1,331 - $1,594
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Hampton Creek Apartments

1612 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 7709 Castleton Pl
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7709 Castleton Pl

NorfolkVA23505
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Paradigm Apartments
$1,375 - $2,295

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Base Rent$1,375 - $2,295

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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Paradigm Apartments

7130 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23505
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Bondale
$1,386

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Base Rent$1,380
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 14

Bondale

7603 Bondale AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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North Shore Gardens
$1,391 - $1,816

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,385 - $1,810
Required Monthly Fees$6

Total Monthly Price$1,391 - $1,816
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 19

North Shore Gardens

7701 Enfield AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Westport
$1,469 - $2,489

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Base Rent$1,469 - $2,489

Total Monthly Price$1,469 - $2,489
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Westport

599 Westport StNorfolk, VA 23505
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Enfield Gardens Apartments
$1,490

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Base Rent$1,395
Required Monthly Fees$95

Total Monthly Price$1,490
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Enfield Gardens Apartments

7704 Enfield AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 4809 Colonial Ave
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4809 Colonial Ave

NorfolkVA23508
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Buckingham Place
$1,500 - $1,515

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Base Rent$1,500 - $1,515

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,515
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Buckingham Place

1040 Buckingham AveNorfolk, VA 23508
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property at 4305 Newport Ave
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4305 Newport Ave

NorfolkVA23508
property at 211 Woodview Ave
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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211 Woodview Ave

NorfolkVA23505
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625 Delaware Ave, Unit 2
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 2

625 Delaware Ave, Unit 2

625 Delaware AveNorfolk, VA 23508
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property at 230 E 40th St
$1,710

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,710

Total Monthly Price$1,710
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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230 E 40th St

NorfolkVA23504
property at 127 Granby Park Dr
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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127 Granby Park Dr, Unit #1

127 Granby Park Dr
NorfolkVA23505
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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
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CAS7709#-MW
3 Bedroom Apartments

CAS7709#-MW

7709 Castleton PlNorfolk, VA 23505

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property at 1025 Baltimore St
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1025 Baltimore St

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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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
property at 818 W 42nd St
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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818 W 42nd St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 253 Greenbrier Ave
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

253 Greenbrier Ave

NorfolkVA23505
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Castle Acres
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Acres

272 Royal Windsor LoopNorfolk, VA 23505
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsThe Birchwood1BR,1BA$1,175
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio,1BA$1,183
Parkwood Manor1 bdrm Classic1BR,1BA$1,240
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace2BR,1BA$1,275
Beechwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace2BR,1BA$1,275
Larchmont ApartmentsYazd2BR,1BA$1,315
CAS7709#-MW3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,350
Paradigm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
WestportMagnoliaStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Watermark at Talbot ParkShelley2BR,2BA$2.36
Paradigm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Beechwood & Beechwood Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome - Beechwood Terrace2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Beechwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Beechwood2BR,1.5BA$1.37
River House Apartments1BR 1BA (825sf) - Haven1BR,1BA$2.36
Larchmont ApartmentsYazd2BR,1BA$1.75
Parkwood Manor1 bdrm Classic1BR,1BA$2.02
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsThe Birchwood1BR,1BA$1.96
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio ,1BA$2.37
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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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 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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