Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Norfolk, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Norfolk rent stands today
Norfolk, VA rent rose 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $48 more per month on average than last year, with rent at the peak of $1,701/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Norfolk sits 9.8% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 412 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Norfolk run around $1,528/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,575/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,138/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. The bedroom tiers represent a broad range of options for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Norfolk
$1,750/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Norfolk is $1,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $190 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Norfolk
412
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Norfolk rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Norfolk, VA
Average rent prices in Norfolk have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Norfolk run $1,259 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,528 | No Change | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,138 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 |  2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay View | $1,600 | |
Downtown Norfolk | $1,779 | |
East Ocean View | $1,710 | |
Ghent | $1,700 | |
Lake Taylor | $1,900 | |
Lamberts Point | $1,996 | |
Park Crescent | $1,809 | |
River Oaks | $1,495 | |
West Ocean View | $1,375 | |
Willough Bay | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $937 | 15% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,528
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,138
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Downtown Norfolk
Average rent
$1,779
Willough Bay
Average rent
$1,450
Bay View
Average rent
$1,600
East Ocean View
Average rent
$1,710
West Ocean View
Average rent
$1,375
Ghent
Average rent
$1,700
Lake Taylor
Average rent
$1,900
River Oaks
Average rent
$1,495
Park Crescent
Average rent
$1,809
Lamberts Point
Average rent
$1,996
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$937
Last 30 days
15%
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
10%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Norfolk, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Camden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,700
10%$1,965
1%$2,000
5%$1,700
$1,775
4%$1,331
9%$1,595
1%$2,275
10%$1,575
5%$1,999
5%$2,200
3%$2,250
3%Discover rentals in Norfolk, VA
23h ago
5424 Greenplain Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$697–$1,513
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
701 S Main St, Norfolk, VA 23523
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$720–$1,367
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Norview condo for rent in Norfolk
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Condo for rent
Available Apr 15
1d ago
Lamberts Point condo for rent in Norfolk
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,376
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
2 baths
$7,264
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,351
Apartment for rent
20h ago
321 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,504–$4,624
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,959–$2,935
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
3d ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,229
House for rent
Available Aug 12
2d ago
Verified
651 May Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,053–$1,477
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
2d ago
Verified
360 Harbor Pointe Court, Norfolk, VA 23523
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,242–$1,427
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
3d ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,229
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,079
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
3d ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,229
House for rent
Available Aug 12
3d ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
3 beds
2 baths
$2,375–$2,935
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
3d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
4 beds
2 baths
$2,259
House for rent
Available Oct 20
3d 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 $1,750 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Norfolk?
Average rent prices in Norfolk have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Norfolk rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Norfolk is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $190 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norfolk?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Norfolk are West Ocean View ($1,375/mo), Willough Bay ($1,450/mo), and River Oaks ($1,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Norfolk?
To comfortably afford rent in Norfolk, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Norfolk?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Norfolk average around $1,280/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,530/month.
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 $1,604 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Virginia Beach ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,690.
- Chesapeake was the second priciest with rent at $1,600.
- Norfolk placed third with rent at $1,250.
The Least Expensive
- Portsmouth was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,120.
- Newport News ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,200.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Virginia Beach had the fastest growing rent, up 7.6% since this time last year.
- Chesapeake saw rent increase 6%, making it second.
- Newport News ranked third with rent climbing 2.6%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Virginia Beach had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 2.4%.
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.
Words by
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.