Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Norfolk, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Norfolk rent stands today
Norfolk, VA rent rose 7.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,776/month. Renters today are paying $96 more per month on average than last year, and rent has returned to the peak level seen in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Norfolk sits 6.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 411 total rentals offering a moderate inventory for renters in this mid-tier metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Norfolk run around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,595/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,180/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,600/month, covering a broad range of renter needs.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Norfolk, VA, Cromwell Farms rents rose 50.0% year over year to $2,250/month, while Riverfront rents fell 62.9% year over year to $1,521/month. These shifts contrast with the citywide 7.6% rise and show significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Norfolk
$1,776/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Norfolk is $1,776 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $124 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Norfolk
411
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 8% 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 $1,527, whereas a house costs $2,229. 1-bedroom apartments in Norfolk run $1,313 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,585.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  2% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,180 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay View | $1,572 | |
Colonial Place Riverview | $1,710 | |
Downtown Norfolk | $1,776 | |
East Ocean View | $1,895 | |
Fairmont Park | $1,950 | |
Lake Taylor | $1,995 | |
Norview | $1,499 | |
Tidewater Gardens | $1,951 | |
West Ocean View | $1,700 | |
Willough Bay | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,527 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,229 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $962 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,180
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Tidewater Gardens
Average rent
$1,951
Downtown Norfolk
Average rent
$1,776
East Ocean View
Average rent
$1,895
West Ocean View
Average rent
$1,700
Willough Bay
Average rent
$1,350
Bay View
Average rent
$1,572
Lake Taylor
Average rent
$1,995
Fairmont Park
Average rent
$1,950
Norview
Average rent
$1,499
Colonial Place Riverview
Average rent
$1,710
Apartments
Average rent
$1,527
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,229
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
3%
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
7%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Norfolk, VA is 7% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,900
$2,097
19%$2,131
6%$1,625
5%$1,775
5%$1,355
9%$1,606
1%$2,221
3%$1,612
7%$2,099
2%$2,200
3%$2,200
14%Discover rentals in Norfolk, VA
5d+ ago
5808 Sellger Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$721–$2,104
Apartment for rent
1d ago
701 S Main St, Norfolk, VA 23523
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$777–$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1801 Bower St, Norfolk, VA 23504
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Olde Huntersville condo for rent in Norfolk
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Condo for rent
Available Sep 19
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$16,284
$10,709
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$10,472
$7,509
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Ocean View condo for rent in Norfolk
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,200
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
16h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$8,063
$5,107
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,881–$2,841
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
8180 O'Conner Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23503
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,229
House for rent
Available Aug 12
1h ago
Verified
4521 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,757
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
651 May Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,053–$1,477
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
5h ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,881–$2,841
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ 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
4 beds
2 baths
$2,180
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,029
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 9
5d+ 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
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
4 beds
2 baths
$2,259
House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Verified
4921 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,287–$2,726
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6115 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$2,253
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 $1,776 per month as of September 12, 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 8% since last year.
How does Norfolk rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Norfolk is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $124 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norfolk?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Norfolk are Willough Bay ($1,350/mo), Norview ($1,499/mo), and Bay View ($1,572/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Norfolk?
To comfortably afford rent in Norfolk, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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 $1,610 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Virginia Beach ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,700.
- Chesapeake was the second priciest with rent at $1,520.
- Norfolk placed third with rent at $1,250.
The Least Expensive
- Portsmouth was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,140.
- 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 10.4% since this time last year.
- Norfolk saw rent increase 0.8%, making it second.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Portsmouth had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 1.8%.
- Virginia Beach saw rent climb 0.6%, making it second.
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.