Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Ghent, Norfolk, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Ghent

$1,897/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ghent is $1,897 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $52 less per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ghent

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ghent rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ghent, Norfolk, VA

Average rent prices in Ghent have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 Ghent, Norfolk, VA

Rent prices in Ghent vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ghent is $1,275, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Ghent run $1,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,464

2%

84%

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

24%

2 bedroom

$1,897

4%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

34%

4 bedroom

$3,300

4%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,464

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

84%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ghent, 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 Ghent, Norfolk, VA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Ghent and Colonial Place Riverview by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ghent

Median rent price$1,897
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ghent, Norfolk, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Colonial Place Riverview, Norfolk, VA.

Discover rentals in Ghent, Norfolk, VA

832 Brandon Ave #A5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ghent house for rent in Norfolk

832 Brandon Ave #A5, Norfolk, VA 23517

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

1400 Hampton Blvd #3L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ghent apartment for rent in Norfolk

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

726 W Princess Anne Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ghent condo for rent in Norfolk

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

Condo for rent

Available Jun 13

751 Shirley Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ghent apartment for rent in Norfolk

SINGLE_FAMILY - Norfolk, VA

751 Shirley Ave #2, Norfolk, VA 23517

3 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Ghent, Norfolk, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ghent rental market.

How much is rent in Ghent?

The average rent in Ghent is $1,897 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ghent?

Average rent prices in Ghent have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Ghent rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ghent is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $52 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ghent?

To comfortably afford rent in Ghent, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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