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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Norfolk, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Norfolk rent stands today
Norfolk, VA rent rose 7.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,719/month. Renters are paying $131 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent is near the recent peak of $1,700/month from July 2025.
Compared to national trends
Norfolk sits 11.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 466 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Norfolk, studios rent for around $1,522/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,513/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $2,200 and $2,695/month respectively. Houses command a median of $2,295/month compared to apartments at $1,445/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Poplar Hills rents climbed 128.1% year over year to $2,395/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 7.4% rise. Meanwhile, Lakewood Willowwood saw rents fall 48.5% year over year to $1,700/month, showing strong local variation in Norfolk's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Norfolk
$1,719/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Norfolk is $1,719 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $231 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Norfolk
466
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Norfolk rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Norfolk, VA
Average rent prices in Norfolk have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Norfolk, VA
Rent prices in Norfolk vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norfolk is $1,445, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Norfolk run $1,270 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,449.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,522 |  4% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,513 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | 4% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay View | $1,375 | |
Downtown Norfolk | $1,795 | |
East Ocean View | $2,200 | |
Ghent | $1,897 | |
Lamberts Point | $2,012 | |
Norview | $1,195 | |
Park Crescent | $1,589 | |
Park Place | $1,600 | |
West Ocean View | $1,250 | |
Willough Bay | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,445 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,295 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 19% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,522
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,513
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Downtown Norfolk
Average rent
$1,795
East Ocean View
Average rent
$2,200
Bay View
Average rent
$1,375
Ghent
Average rent
$1,897
West Ocean View
Average rent
$1,250
Lamberts Point
Average rent
$2,012
Willough Bay
Average rent
$1,450
Norview
Average rent
$1,195
Park Place
Average rent
$1,600
Park Crescent
Average rent
$1,589
Apartments
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Norfolk, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Norfolk, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Norfolk and Camden by all bedroom counts and property types.
Norfolk
12%lower than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Norfolk, VA is 30% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,450
4%$1,795
19%$2,003
2%$1,660
2%$1,700
3%$1,247
4%$1,578
1%$2,297
$1,550
9%$2,000
5%$2,195
2%$2,195
1%Discover rentals in Norfolk, VA
5d+ ago
501 Wood St, Norfolk, VA 23510
1–2 beds
1 bath
$707–$1,550
Apartment for rent
12h ago
701 S Main St, Norfolk, VA 23523
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$709–$1,349
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2803 Early Street, Norfolk, VA 23513
1–3 beds
1 bath
$880–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6241 Alexander St, Norfolk, VA 23513
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
321 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,524–$4,929
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Ocean View house for rent in Norfolk
9620 Dolphin Run, Norfolk, VA 23518
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
1h ago
East Ocean View townhouse for rent in Norfolk
9615 22nd Bay St, Norfolk, VA 23518
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,495
$4,195
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Bay View house for rent in Norfolk
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jul 6
13h ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,907–$3,074
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
1d ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,149–$2,154
House for rent
Available Sep 9
15h ago
Verified
651 May Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,053–$1,477
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,154
House for rent
Available Sep 4
13h ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,907–$3,074
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
1d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,154
House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Verified
360 Harbor Pointe Court, Norfolk, VA 23523
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,242–$1,427
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
1d ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,149–$2,154
House for rent
Available Sep 9
1d ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,149–$2,154
House for rent
Available Sep 9
1d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
4 beds
2 baths
$2,154
House for rent
Available Sep 4
4d ago
Verified
2803 Early Street, Norfolk, VA 23513
1–3 beds
1 bath
$880–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6115 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,149–$2,503
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Norfolk, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Norfolk rental market.
How much is rent in Norfolk?
The average rent in Norfolk is $1,719 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Norfolk?
Average rent prices in Norfolk have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Norfolk rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Norfolk is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $231 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norfolk?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Norfolk are Norview ($1,195/mo), West Ocean View ($1,250/mo), and Bay View ($1,375/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Norfolk?
To comfortably afford rent in Norfolk, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Norfolk?
Norfolk's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. One-bedroom rents experienced a decline of 9.9% from the previous year, whereas two-bedroom apartments saw a 1.8% increase.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Norfolk Metro Report
The Zumper Norfolk Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to highlight the most and least expensive cities, as well as those with the fastest growing rents. The Virginia one bedroom median rent was $1,591 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Virginia Beach ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,650.
- Chesapeake was the second priciest with rent at $1,600.
- Hampton placed third with rent at $1,540.
The Least Expensive
- Portsmouth was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,190.
- Newport News ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,210.
- Norfolk placed third with rent at $1,250.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Newport News had the fastest growing rent, up 9% since this time last year.
- Chesapeake saw rent increase 6.7%, making it second.
- Virginia Beach ranked third with rent climbing 5.8%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Hampton had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 6.2%.
- Newport News saw rent increase 6.1%, making it second.
- Chesapeake ranked as third with rent increasing 4.6%.
About
The Zumper Norfolk Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.