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Riva, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riva Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riva, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+ in the Patuxent Overlook neighborhood priced from $1,670. Nautilus Point in the Highland Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,757. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riva apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,670
Nautilus PointRise | A2 | Reno1BR,1BA$1,757
Governor's Green1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1,764
Avana Heather RidgeBirch (736 SF)1BR,1BA$1,830
Quiet Waters LandingB1-2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1,854

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riva, MD and Nearby

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riva area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2 bedroom/2 bath Model at Mariner Bay at Annapolis Town Center in the in the Monticello neighborhood starting from $3,217. The second greatest value Riva apartment is the 2BR 2BA Model at Annapolis Roads starting at $2,076 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Highland Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riva apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariner Bay at Annapolis Town Center2 bedroom/2 bath2BR,2BA$2.46
Annapolis Roads2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.97
Carlyle2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.18
Arrive CroftonChelsea2BR,2BA$2.41
Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
North Forest1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.40
Quiet Waters LandingB1-2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.35
Harbour Gates Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
Alvista Bowie1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$2.57
Governor's Green1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.47

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Getting Around Riva, MD

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riva Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riva?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riva is at Avalon Annapolis listed at $1,970.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riva Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riva Apartment is $1,670 at Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riva Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riva is starting from $1,854 at Quiet Waters Landing.

What is the most affordable Riva Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riva Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nautilus Point and starts from $2,250.

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