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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 Quiet Waters Landing in the Highland Beach neighborhood priced from $1,618. Nautilus Point in the Highland Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riva apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quiet Waters LandingA1-1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,618
Nautilus PointNautilus | A31BR,1BA$1,650
Alvista Bowie1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$1,739

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riva, MD and Nearby

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riva area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Carlyle in the starting from $2,263. The second greatest value Riva apartment is the Magothy Model at Spa Cove Apartments starting at $2,401 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Monticello 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.
Carlyle2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.21
Spa Cove ApartmentsMagothy2BR,2BA$2.35
North Forest1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
Crofton Village ApartmentsThe Patuxent2BR,2BA$2.66
Annapolis Roads1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Fairmont at South LakeA5A1BR,1.5BA$2.66
Harbour Gates Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Alvista Bowie1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$2.36
Governor's Green1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.48
Quiet Waters LandingA1-1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riva

What type of rentals are currently available in Riva?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Riva, MD with pricing that ranges from $666 to $4,475. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riva ranging from $1,800 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riva?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riva ranges from $1,800 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,649.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riva?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riva range from $2,051 to $4,475, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.

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