Suffolk

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Suffolk, VA

Area Guide

Reside in verdant woodlands near the Nansemond River

River Woodlands Hiking Museums

Spanning from the mouth of the Nansemond River to the Virginia-North Carolina border, Suffolk is a diverse area that attracts a variety of newcomers. The 430 square miles of verdant woodlands offers outdoor recreation of all types, from golfing to hiking. Downtown Suffolk, the heart of the city, provides plenty of indoor fun through boutiques, local eateries, and museums. Riddick’s Folly House Museum and Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum are favorites among history buffs. The other parts of Suffolk are filled with residential neighborhoods holding a variety of rental choices.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Suffolk, VA is $849 for a studio, $1,597 for one bedroom, $1,782 for two bedrooms, and $2,134 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Suffolk has increased by 4.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,597/month
784 Sq Ft
House
$2,751/month
1,634 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

469 Students

Northern Shores Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

822 Students

Creekside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

752 Students

Nansemond Parkway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

457 Students

Pioneer Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

595 Students

John Yeates Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

506 Students

Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

755 Students

John F. Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

544 Students

Forest Glen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

426 Students

King's Fork Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,031 Students

Nansemond River High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,698 Students

King's Fork High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,697 Students

Lakeland High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,083 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

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.