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Average Rent in Norfolk VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Norfolk VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,826/mo
Lowest Available
$1,140/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
44
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Norfolk VA
Compare average rent across Norfolk VA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Park | $2,157 | $1,979 | 1 | 7 |
| Highland Park | $2,044 | $1,838 | 1 | 7 |
| Downtown | $1,796 | $1,455 | 3 | 24 |
| Ghent | $1,560 | $1,560 | 1 | 2 |
| Norfolk 23517 | $1,175 | $1,140 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Norfolk VA?
As of April 2026, the average rent in Norfolk VA is $1,826 per month across 7 apartment communities and 44 available units.
The most affordable option is Meredith Communities starting at $1,140/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,587/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,721/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,040/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,887/mo.
Prices range from $1,140 to $3,125 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Norfolk VA Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Norfolk VA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Norfolk VA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Communities | $1,140/mo | $1,175/mo | 4 | 5 |
| Hague Towers Apartment Homes | $1,455/mo | $1,720/mo | 3 | 4 |
| Pembroke Towers Apartment Homes | $1,560/mo | $1,560/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Attain Downtown | $1,575/mo | $1,829/mo | 12 | 4.6 |
| Fusion at Neon | $1,672/mo | $1,776/mo | 9 | 4.4 |
| CovePointe at The Landings | $1,838/mo | $2,044/mo | 7 | 4.6 |
| Promenade Pointe | $1,979/mo | $2,157/mo | 7 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Norfolk VA Apartments
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
30 percent rule — using our average rent of $1,826/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/year
25 percent rule — leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,140/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Cost of living in Norfolk VA
We only have live rent data for Norfolk VA so far — the full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,826 |
| Estimated total | $1,826/mo |
Methodology
† Rent data is sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living estimates for utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and other goods and services combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures (median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, rent as percentage of income) come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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