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Rental Market Trends in Norfolk, VA

What is the average rent in Norfolk, VA?

$1,371/month

Average Rent

673 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Norfolk, VA is $1,371 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $1,393 per month for a studio, $1,371 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,485 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,868 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,393/month
456 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,371/month
673 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,485/month
924 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,868/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,002/month
253 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,720/month
757 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,147/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,699/month
1,599 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,340/month
431 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,616/month
835 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,124/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,813/month
926 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,963/month
1,240 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Norfolk, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.2%, which averages out to $72 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 January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Norfolk, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Norfolk?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Virginia Gardens
$1,071/month
660 Sq Ft
Willough Bay
$1,131/month
699 Sq Ft
Suburban Acres
$1,146/month
626 Sq Ft
Pinehurst Estates
$1,152/month
590 Sq Ft
Rose Gardens
$1,152/month
590 Sq Ft
Naval Station Norfolk
$1,223/month
666 Sq Ft
North Meadow Brook
$1,255/month
727 Sq Ft
Wards Corner
$1,353/month
665 Sq Ft
Tidewater Gardens
$1,380/month
703 Sq Ft
St. Paul's Area
$1,410/month
724 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
$2,245/month
785 Sq Ft
Park Crescent
$2,216/month
787 Sq Ft
Meadowbrook Forest/Hunt Club
$2,173/month
792 Sq Ft
Saint Andrews Place
$2,173/month
792 Sq Ft
Harbor Walk
$2,001/month
666 Sq Ft
Ghent Square
$1,862/month
649 Sq Ft
East Ocean View
$1,826/month
640 Sq Ft
Shore Drive
$1,807/month
652 Sq Ft
Camellia Gardens
$1,794/month
672 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$1,781/month
690 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
$1,701/month
661 Sq Ft
The Granby District
$1,698/month
665 Sq Ft
Freemason Street Area
$1,672/month
657 Sq Ft
NEON District
$1,762/month
658 Sq Ft
Naval Station Norfolk
$1,223/month
666 Sq Ft
Wards Corner
$1,353/month
665 Sq Ft
Shore Drive
$1,807/month
652 Sq Ft
East Ocean View
$1,826/month
640 Sq Ft
Ghent Square
$1,862/month
649 Sq Ft
Meadowbrook Forest/Hunt Club
$2,173/month
792 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 $1,371, you’ll want to make about $4,570 per month or $54,840 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 8.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Norfolk is 20.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,371 - $1,868. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 3.3% more for utilities, and 5.0% less for transportation.

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Apartment communities in Norfolk we think you'll love

Artistry on Greenwich

Artistry on Greenwich

5441 Greenwich Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

$1,889 - $3,289 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Fusion at Neon

Fusion at Neon

225 W Olney Rd,
Norfolk, VA 23510

$1,669 - $3,821 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

ReNew Little Creek

ReNew Little Creek

6450 Crescent Way,
Norfolk, VA 23513

$1,440 - $3,619 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Society at Crossroads

Society at Crossroads

5948 Aretha Pl,
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

$2,014 - $3,084 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Norfolk, VA

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S.L. Nusbaum
  • 72

    Communities

  • 14,108

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

19 Communities in Norfolk
Franklin Group
Franklin Group
  • 137

    Communities

  • 25,445

    Units

  • 61

    Cities

7 Communities in Norfolk
Drucker & Falk
Drucker & Falk
  • 158

    Communities

  • 37,667

    Units

  • 58

    Cities

6 Communities in Norfolk
Vest Residential
Vest Residential
  • 63

    Communities

  • 14,889

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 2,306

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

5 Communities in Norfolk
Thalhimer Multifamily
Thalhimer Multifamily
  • 48

    Communities

  • 8,375

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

4 Communities in Norfolk
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    Communities

  • 2,233

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

4 Communities in Norfolk
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Greystar
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    Units

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3 Communities in Norfolk

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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