Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Ghent, Norfolk, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Ghent

$1,775/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ghent is $1,775 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ghent

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Ghent, Norfolk, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Ghent, Norfolk, VA

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

Rent prices in Ghent vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ghent is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Ghent run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,531

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,699

5%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,987

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,650

5%

30%

4 bedroom

$2,600

10%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,531

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,987

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

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$1,775
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,672
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ghent, Norfolk, VA is 6% higher than the median rent in Colonial Place Riverview, Norfolk, VA.

Discover rentals in Ghent, Norfolk, VA

Graydon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Graydon Apartments

622 Graydon Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,214–$1,700

Apartment for rent

610 W Princess Anne Rd #B6 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Ghent condo for rent in Norfolk

CONDOS - Norfolk, VA

610 W Princess Anne Rd #B6, Norfolk, VA 23517

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Condo for rent

610 W Princess Anne Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Ghent condo for rent in Norfolk

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

$1,450

Price drop

Condo for rent

WashingtonPark537 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

WashingtonPark537

537 Washington Park, Norfolk, VA 23517

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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 $1,775 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ghent?

Average rent prices in Ghent have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Ghent rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ghent is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 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 $71,000/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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