Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk State University - Norfolk, VA

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Founded in 1935, Norfolk State University employs exemplary teaching, scholarship, and research to transform lives and communities. Norfolk State creates lifelong learners equipped to be engaged leaders and productive global citizens by empowering individuals to maximize their potential. Academic excellence, a student-centered focus, diversity, integrity and collegiality, and engagement form the core of NSU’s value system.

Located just minutes from Downtown Norfolk, NSU is convenient to a variety of apartments and condos available for rent in Norfolk as well as neighboring Portsmouth and Chesapeake. Commuting and traveling from the NSU campus is easy with access to Interstates 264 and 464.

Norfolk State maintains an energetic atmosphere with a broad range of student organizations, activities, intramural teams, and NCAA Division I Spartan athletics. Just off campus, the NSU community enjoys access to artistic festivals, cultural events, museums, parks, beaches, and plenty of options for outdoor recreation. The NSU campus is also around a three-hour drive from both Raleigh and DC.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Norfolk, VA is $1,335 for a studio, $1,316 for one bedroom, $1,450 for two bedrooms, and $1,857 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norfolk has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 455 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,335/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 669 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,316/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 924 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,450/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,203 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,857/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Ghent School

Public

Grades K-8

482 Students

Ingleside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

574 Students

W.H. Taylor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

341 Students

Willard Model Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

506 Students

Larchmont Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

471 Students

Ghent School

Public

Grades K-8

482 Students

Azalea Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

848 Students

Crossroads School

Public

Grades PK-8

756 Students

Blair Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,149 Students

Campostella Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

737 Students

Norview High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,915 Students

Granby High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,837 Students

Maury High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,697 Students

Lake Taylor High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,030 Students

B. T. Washington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

947 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Nauticus
  • Fred Heutte Center
  • Children's Museum of Virginia
  • Virginia Zoo
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Norfolk International
  • Newport News/Williamsburg International

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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 June 2025.