Riviera Beach

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Riviera Beach, MD

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A coastal community southeast of Baltimore

Coastal Riverside Waterfront Affordable Charming

Situated in Anne Arundel County, Riviera Beach lies “where bay, river, and creek meet” — meaning at the intersection of the Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River, and Stoney Creek. With access to so many different bodies of water, it’s no wonder that Riviera Beach offers a variety of rentals featuring waterfront views, in addition to a broad range of recreational opportunities.

Being a largely residential community, Riviera Beach exudes a peaceful atmosphere. Residents enjoy access to a slew of restaurants and shops clustered on Fort Smallwood Road, the community’s main commercial thoroughfare. Interstate 695 is located within close reach of Riviera Beach, connecting the community to nearby Baltimore and beyond.

Transportation

71

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

6

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kinder Farm Park
  • Fort Smallwood Park
  • Downs Park
  • North Point State Park
  • Fort McHenry National Monument

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.