Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Average rent in
Norfolk, VA
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Norfolk, VA is $1,650. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,650
3%Total rentals
549
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Norfolk, VA is $1,650. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent price trends in
Norfolk, VA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Norfolk, VA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Norfolk, VA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Norfolk, VA is $1,425. A 1-bedroom apartment in Norfolk, VA costs about $1,225 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,425. Houses for rent in Norfolk, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,197.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 |  1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Studio | $1,466 | 1% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay View | $1,600 | |
Colonial Place Riverview | $1,800 | |
Downtown Norfolk | $1,774 | |
East Ocean View | $1,675 | |
Highland Park | $1,567 | |
Lake Taylor | $1,665 | |
Norview | $1,172 | |
Park Place | $1,450 | |
West Ocean View | $1,650 | |
Willough Bay | $1,300 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,197 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,466
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Downtown Norfolk
Average rent
$1,774
East Ocean View
Average rent
$1,675
Bay View
Average rent
$1,600
Willough Bay
Average rent
$1,300
West Ocean View
Average rent
$1,650
Norview
Average rent
$1,172
Park Place
Average rent
$1,450
Colonial Place Riverview
Average rent
$1,800
Highland Park
Average rent
$1,567
Lake Taylor
Average rent
$1,665
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
5%
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.
Compare rent prices in Norfolk, VA to other cities
Median rent prices in Norfolk, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Camden, NC.
Norfolk
13%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Norfolk, VA is 4% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.
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Discover rentals in Norfolk, VA
7h ago
4013 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
4 beds
2 baths
$750–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1037 W 39th St, Norfolk, VA 23508
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$815–$1,499
Apartment for rent
2h ago
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2803 Early Street, Norfolk, VA 23513
1–3 beds
1 bath
$880–$1,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Lindenwood condo for rent in Norfolk
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Condo for rent
Available Feb 6
5d+ ago
Norview condo for rent in Norfolk
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Condo for rent
Available Dec 27
5d+ ago
Norview condo for rent in Norfolk
6240 Chesapeake Blvd #1, Norfolk, VA 23513
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Condo for rent
Available Jan 23
2d ago
201 W 34th St, Norfolk, VA 23504
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Norview apartment for rent in Norfolk
6343 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23513
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,502
$5,122
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
321 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$4,929
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Ocean View house for rent in Norfolk
9531 6th Bay St #1, Norfolk, VA 23518
4 beds
3 baths
$4,495
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
East Ocean View house for rent in Norfolk
9531 6th Bay St, Norfolk, VA 23518
4 beds
2 baths
$4,495
House for rent
3d ago
North Meadow Brook house for rent in Norfolk
1423 Trouville Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Norfolk
4309 Pinter Ln #1, Norfolk, VA 23518
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4106 Pleasant Ave #NA, Norfolk, VA 23518
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Dec 26
5d+ ago
Wards Corner house for rent in Norfolk
624 Barcliff Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
3 beds
3 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5h ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,604
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
4d 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
4d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,154
House for rent
Available Sep 4
4d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$2,175
House for rent
Available Sep 3
20h ago
Lindenwood house for rent in Norfolk
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
1d ago
717 Guy Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Villa Heights house for rent in Norfolk
4 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Ballentine Place house for rent in Norfolk
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,154
House for rent
Available Sep 4
1d 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
360 Harbor Pointe Court, Norfolk, VA 23523
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,242–$1,427
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
4d 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
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,180
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,079
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
4d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$2,175
House for rent
Available Sep 3
9h ago
Verified
390 S Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,326–$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195–$2,404
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
4d 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
4d ago
Verified
272 Royal Windsor Loop, Norfolk, VA 23505
4 beds
2 baths
$2,154
House for rent
Available Sep 4
2h ago
Verified
2803 Early Street, Norfolk, VA 23513
1–3 beds
1 bath
$880–$1,300
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
390 S Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,326–$2,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4921 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,071–$2,676
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6115 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23509
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,910–$2,232
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2726 Peronne Ave #A, Norfolk, VA 23509
3 beds
1 bath
$1,695
House for rent
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 $1,554 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Chesapeake ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,560.
- Virginia Beach was the second priciest with rent at $1,530.
- Newport News placed third with rent at $1,270.
The Least Expensive
- Portsmouth was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,150.
- Norfolk ranked as second with rent at $1,220.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Portsmouth had the fastest growing rent, up 15% since this time last year.
- Newport News saw rent increase by 3.3%, making it the second.
- Virginia Beach ranked as third with rent increasing 1.3% annually.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Chesapeake had the biggest monthly rent price growth rate, up 4.7%.
- Norfolk was second with rent climbing 1.7% last month.
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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