Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $600 (25 Rentals)

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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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1 Bedroom Apartments

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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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2 Bedroom Apartments

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320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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1009 Hannah St

NorfolkVA23505

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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 Talbot Park Apartments priced from $735. Sewells Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Talbot Park ApartmentsS11BR,1BA$735
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio,1BA$998
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+One bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, VA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.62 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartments Model at Verve 261 in the in the North Meadow Brook neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the The Pine Model at North Shore Gardens starting at $1,330 with a $1.73 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.
Verve 261Two Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.62
North Shore GardensThe Pine1BR,1BA$1.73
Enfield Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.79
Reserves at Tidewater1 Bed/1 Bath Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.85
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Parkwood ManorA11BR,1BA$1.73
Sterling Oaks ApartmentsCedarwood1BR,1BA$1.81
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
Talbot Park ApartmentsRM11BR,1BA$1.57
The Lafayette ApartmentsThe GhentStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Norfolk, VA

Ranked #76

Among neighborhoods in Norfolk, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Talbot Park Apartments which is listed at $735, 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 23 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 $368 which is $1,941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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