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Rental Market Trends in Norfolk, VA

What is the average rent in Norfolk, VA?

$1,375/month

Average Rent

671 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Norfolk, VA is $1,375 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Norfolk more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Norfolk, you can expect to pay about $1,371 per month for a studio, $1,375 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,498 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,872 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,371/month
455 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,375/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,498/month
925 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,872/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,070/month
301 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,711/month
783 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,274/month
1,243 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,778/month
1,836 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,417/month
422 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,722/month
806 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,074/month
1,026 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,654/month
788 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,705/month
929 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,935/month
1,175 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Norfolk, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.6%, which averages out to $78 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Norfolk, VA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Norfolk, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Norfolk?

Based on current rent prices, Virginia Gardens, Suburban Acres and Pinehurst Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Norfolk.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Virginia Gardens
$1,042/month
642 Sq Ft
Suburban Acres
$1,100/month
591 Sq Ft
Pinehurst Estates
$1,127/month
582 Sq Ft
Rose Gardens
$1,127/month
582 Sq Ft
Cottage Row Park/Denby Park
$1,181/month
675 Sq Ft
Colonial Heights
$1,199/month
678 Sq Ft
Partra
$1,199/month
678 Sq Ft
Partrea
$1,199/month
678 Sq Ft
Naval Station Norfolk
$1,249/month
665 Sq Ft
North Meadow Brook
$1,307/month
712 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Norfolk?

Based on current rent prices, Lakeland Homes, Park Crescent and Meadowbrook Forest/Hunt Club are the most expensive neighborhoods in Norfolk.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakeland Homes
$2,215/month
806 Sq Ft
Park Crescent
$2,191/month
807 Sq Ft
Meadowbrook Forest/Hunt Club
$2,154/month
811 Sq Ft
Saint Andrews Place
$2,154/month
811 Sq Ft
Harbor Walk
$1,987/month
669 Sq Ft
East Ocean View
$1,858/month
642 Sq Ft
Ghent Square
$1,858/month
653 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$1,851/month
657 Sq Ft
Shore Drive
$1,818/month
654 Sq Ft
Hunter's Square
$1,801/month
811 Sq Ft

Which Norfolk neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Norfolk with the most apartments available are Downtown Norfolk, The Granby District and Freemason Street Area .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Norfolk
$1,725/month
669 Sq Ft
The Granby District
$1,724/month
678 Sq Ft
Freemason Street Area
$1,709/month
667 Sq Ft
NEON District
$1,782/month
658 Sq Ft
Naval Station Norfolk
$1,249/month
665 Sq Ft
Wards Corner
$1,400/month
668 Sq Ft
Shore Drive
$1,818/month
654 Sq Ft
East Ocean View
$1,858/month
642 Sq Ft
Ghent Square
$1,858/month
653 Sq Ft
Meadowbrook Forest/Hunt Club
$2,154/month
811 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Norfolk, VA?

Because the average rent in Norfolk is $1,375, you’ll want to make about $4,583 per month or $54,996 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Norfolk, VA is 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Norfolk is 21.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,371 - $1,872. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 3.2% more for utilities, and 4.6% less for transportation.

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Apartment communities in Norfolk we think you'll love

Fusion at Neon

Fusion at Neon

225 W Olney Rd,
Norfolk, VA 23510

$1,624 - $3,821 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Artistry on Greenwich

Artistry on Greenwich

5441 Greenwich Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

$1,889 - $3,479 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

ReNew Little Creek

ReNew Little Creek

6450 Crescent Way,
Norfolk, VA 23513

$1,465 - $3,929 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Talbot Park Apartments

Talbot Park Apartments

118 Warren St,
Norfolk, VA 23505

$1,066 - $1,255 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Norfolk, VA

S.L. Nusbaum
S.L. Nusbaum
  • 72

    Communities

  • 14,145

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

19 Communities in Norfolk
Franklin Group
Franklin Group
  • 138

    Communities

  • 25,621

    Units

  • 63

    Cities

7 Communities in Norfolk
Drucker & Falk
Drucker & Falk
  • 161

    Communities

  • 38,060

    Units

  • 58

    Cities

6 Communities in Norfolk
Vest Residential
Vest Residential
  • 64

    Communities

  • 14,993

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

6 Communities in Norfolk
The Breeden Company
The Breeden Company
  • 36

    Communities

  • 8,347

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

6 Communities in Norfolk
The Lawson Companies
The Lawson Companies
  • 10

    Communities

  • 2,306

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

5 Communities in Norfolk
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,485

    Communities

  • 958,447

    Units

  • 897

    Cities

4 Communities in Norfolk
Frye Properties
Frye Properties
  • 10

    Communities

  • 2,233

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

4 Communities in Norfolk

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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