Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Norfolk, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Norfolk rent stands today
Norfolk, VA rent rose 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,699/month. Renters today are paying $79 more per month on average than last year despite a slight 1.4% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Norfolk sits 10.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 459 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Norfolk run around $1,570/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,242/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,550/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,625/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available to most renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Estabrook rents climbed 92.5% year over year to $2,300/month across 12 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide 4.9% rise. Meanwhile, Lakewood Willowwood saw rents fall 47.3% to $1,450/month, showing significant local variation in Norfolk's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Norfolk
$1,699/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Norfolk is $1,699 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $201 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Norfolk
459
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Norfolk rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Norfolk, VA
Average rent prices in Norfolk have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,229. 1-bedroom apartments in Norfolk run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,570 | No Change | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,242 |  3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,625 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay View | $1,475 | |
Downtown Norfolk | $1,715 | |
East Ocean View | $1,595 | |
Fairmont Park | $1,772 | |
Lake Taylor | $2,210 | |
Norview | $1,450 | |
Olde Huntersville | $1,595 | |
Park Place | $1,350 | |
West Ocean View | $1,362 | |
Willough Bay | $1,562 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,750 | 5% | 3% | |
Houses | $2,229 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,099 | 52% | 63% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,570
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,242
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Downtown Norfolk
Average rent
$1,715
Willough Bay
Average rent
$1,562
Bay View
Average rent
$1,475
East Ocean View
Average rent
$1,595
West Ocean View
Average rent
$1,362
Norview
Average rent
$1,450
Lake Taylor
Average rent
$2,210
Park Place
Average rent
$1,350
Olde Huntersville
Average rent
$1,595
Fairmont Park
Average rent
$1,772
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,229
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
52%
Last year
63%
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
11%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Norfolk, VA is 1% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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36%$1,910
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5%$1,621
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12%$1,231
3%$1,599
3%$1,695
20%$1,650
6%$2,049
7%$2,200
10%$2,100
12%Discover rentals in Norfolk, VA
17h ago
5808 Sellger Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$721–$2,104
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
701 S Main St, Norfolk, VA 23523
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$777–$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1801 Bower St, Norfolk, VA 23504
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
201 W 34th St, Norfolk, VA 23504
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,713
Price dropped $704Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Norfolk
7232 Shirland Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505
5 beds
5 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,083
Price dropped $988Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
912 Little Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,998–$5,096
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,683–$2,940
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
2d ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,229
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 12
1d ago
Verified
651 May Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,053–$1,477
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
2d ago
Verified
150 West Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$1,404
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
1d ago
Verified
360 Harbor Pointe Court, Norfolk, VA 23523
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,242–$1,427
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
2d ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,229
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,089
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,319
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
2d ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
3 beds
2 baths
$2,271–$2,937
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
2d ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,229
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 12
2d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
4 beds
2 baths
$2,259
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 20
2d ago
Verified
6115 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,194–$2,578
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,699 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Norfolk?
Average rent prices in Norfolk have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Norfolk rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Norfolk is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $201 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norfolk?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Norfolk are Park Place ($1,350/mo), West Ocean View ($1,362/mo), and Norview ($1,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Norfolk?
To comfortably afford rent in Norfolk, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Norfolk?
January offers the lowest rents in Norfolk with about 5.4% savings compared to July's peak prices, while December is the least competitive month with lower demand.
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 $1,590 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Virginia Beach ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,770.
- Chesapeake was the second priciest with rent at $1,670.
- Hampton placed third with rent at $1,520.
The Least Expensive
- Portsmouth was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,230.
- Norfolk ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,300.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Virginia Beach had the fastest growing rent, up 16.4% since this time last year.
- Norfolk saw rent increase 8.3%, making it second.
- Portsmouth was third with rent climbing 6%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Chesapeake had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 5%.
- Portsmouth saw rent climb 1.7%, making it second.
- Virginia Beach ranked as third with rent increasing 1.1%.
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.