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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Air conditioner
  • Walk-in closets
  • Professionally managed
  • Refrigerator

Location

5385 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502, USA|River Oaks
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Management

ProActive Real Estate Services

Leasing office

(844) 338-5721 ext. 3877

Property Overview

River Oaks earns a strong overall impression with an 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating, supported by standout scores for price, amenities, and location. It also offers practical features like a private balcony, walk-in closets, air conditioner, ceiling fan, refrigerator, and professional management, while nearby top-rated middle and high schools add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, River Oaks is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River Oaks has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

River Oaks - 722 bed1 bath875 sqft$1,495 /moPlease schedule a viewing and apply on our website: https callproactive com rentals Good credit history (600+ credit score), clean rental history, and verifiable income are required. A $50 application fee per adult is required. The security deposit is a minimum of 1x monthly rent. Professionally Managed by ProActive Real Estate Services Se Habla Español
River Oaks - 742 bed1 bath875 sqft$1,595 /moPlease schedule a viewing and apply on our website: https callproactive com rentals Good credit history (600+ credit score), clean rental history, and verifiable income are required. A $50 application fee per adult is required. The security deposit is a minimum of 1x monthly rent. Professionally Managed by ProActive Real Estate Services Se Habla Español
River Oaks - 662 bed1 bath875 sqft$1,595 /moPlease schedule a viewing and apply on our website: https callproactive com rentals Good credit history (600+ credit score), clean rental history, and verifiable income are required. A $50 application fee per adult is required. The security deposit is a minimum of 1x monthly rent. Professionally Managed by ProActive Real Estate Services Se Habla Español
River Oaks - 642 bed1 bath875 sqft$1,595 /moPlease schedule a viewing and apply on our website: https callproactive com rentals Good credit history (600+ credit score), clean rental history, and verifiable income are required. A $50 application fee per adult is required. The security deposit is a minimum of 1x monthly rent. Professionally Managed by ProActive Real Estate Services Se Habla Español

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Amenities for River Oaks

Apartment Amenities

Trash Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Services

BilingualOn-Site Maintenance
On-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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About River Oaks

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Please schedule a viewing and apply on our website: https callproactive com rentals Good credit history (600+ credit score), clean rental history, and verifiable income are required. A $50 application fee per adult is required. The security deposit is a minimum of 1x monthly rent. Professionally Managed by ProActive Real Estate Services Se Habla Español


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, River Oaks is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River Oaks has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated River Oaks
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
River Oaks stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
River Oaks goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including bilingual. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, River Oaks receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
River Oaks is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While River Oaks does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
River Oaks provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

River Oaks is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How River Oaks compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in River Oaks

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at River Oaks to be 2% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in River Oaks.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
River Oaks
Norfolk
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Norfolk
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,375
September 2024$1,355
October 2024$1,249
November 2024$1,277
December 2024$1,218
January 2025$1,252
February 2025$1,248
March 2025$1,260
April 2025$1,198
May 2025$1,200
June 2025$1,227
July 2025$1,244
August 2025$1,215
September 2025$1,196
October 2025$1,197
November 2025$1,204
December 2025$1,245
January 2026$1,216
February 2026$1,200
March 2026$1,207
April 2026$1,228
May 2026$1,248
June 2026$1,252
July 2026$1,250
August 2026$1,290
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in River Oaks
MonthMedian Rent
May 2025$900
June 2025$900
July 2025$900
August 2025$900
September 2025$900
February 2026$900

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$63,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,595.
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Schools near River Oaks

Lake Taylor Middle School

1380 kempsville rd

norfolk, VA, 23502

K-8Public
C

Easton Preschool

1132 wade st

norfolk, VA, 23502

PKPublic

Ghent School

200 shirley ave

norfolk, VA, 23517

K-8Public
B-

Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center

1530 cypress st

norfolk, VA, 23523

PKPublic
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Getting around Norfolk near 5385 E Princess Anne Rd

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5385 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk

Groceries

6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a short drive

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