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Suffolk, VA Area Guide

Reside in verdant woodlands near the Nansemond River

River Woodlands Hiking Museums

Welcome to Suffolk, Virginia, located in the heart of Hampton Roads and distinguished as Virginia's largest city by land area. Current average rents range from $972 for studios to $2,137 for three-bedroom homes, with annual increases of 2.5-5.9% across different unit sizes. North Main Street's downtown district preserves historic architecture, while northern Suffolk features contemporary residential communities near the technology corridor, home to major defense contractors and technology companies.

Suffolk celebrates its agricultural heritage through the annual Peanut Fest, while offering diverse lifestyle options for today's residents. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge provides extensive hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities. Housing choices span waterfront properties along the Nansemond and James rivers to established inland neighborhoods. Notable areas include the historic Driver district, the developing Harbour View area, and Chuckatuck borough. Suffolk's central location within Hampton Roads and strong employment base make it an appealing choice for those seeking a combination of historic charm and contemporary living.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Suffolk, VA is $995 for a studio, $1,593 for one bedroom, $1,805 for two bedrooms, and $2,172 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Suffolk has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,593/month
783 Sq Ft
House
$2,552/month
1,597 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,102/month
773 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Suffolk, VA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Oakland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Nansemond Parkway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Northern Shores Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Creekside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Driver Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

John Yeates Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Forest Glen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

John F. Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

King's Fork Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Nansemond River High

Public

Grades 9-12

Lakeland High

Public

Grades 9-12

King's Fork High

Public

Grades 9-12

Suffolk Re-Ed

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Commuter Rail

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 February 2026.