Average Rent in Norfolk, VA
11 apartment buildings, 63 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,027/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,140/mo
Meredith Communities
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
63
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Norfolk, VA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Norfolk, VA Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Meredith Communities
1016 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
Pembroke Towers Apartment Homes
601 Pembroke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA
The Rockefeller Norfolk Apartments
130 Brooke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
The Law Building Apartments
145 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Hague Towers Apartment Homes
330 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Savoy Apartments
161 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Attain Downtown
450 Boush St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meredith Communities 1016 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1.70 | 5 (21) | 1 |
| 2 | Pembroke Towers Apartment Homes 601 Pembroke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA | $1,335 | $1,335 | $3.26 | 4.2 (120) | 1 |
| 3 | The Rockefeller Norfolk Apartments 130 Brooke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | $1,353 | $1,834 | $1.93 | 4 (40) | 3 |
| 4 | The Law Building Apartments 145 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | $1,398 | $1,559 | $2.81 | 3.9 (37) | 3 |
| 5 | Hague Towers Apartment Homes 330 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | $1,460 | $1,460 | $2.77 | 4 (277) | 1 |
| 6 | Savoy Apartments 161 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | $1,520 | $1,520 | $2.81 | 4 (12) | 1 |
| 7 | Attain Downtown 450 Boush St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA | $1,562 | $1,790 | $3.03 | 4.6 (140) | 13 |
Explore Each Property
Meredith Communities
5 (21)1016 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
Pembroke Towers Apartment Homes
4.2 (120)601 Pembroke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA
The Rockefeller Norfolk Apartments
4 (40)130 Brooke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
The Law Building Apartments
3.9 (37)145 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Hague Towers Apartment Homes
4 (277)330 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Savoy Apartments
4 (12)161 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
Norfolk, VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Norfolk, VA is $2,027 per month, based on 63 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,140 at Meredith Communities to $1,956 at CovePointe at The Landings.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,565/mo | $1,335/mo | 10 |
| 1 Bed | $1,800/mo | $1,140/mo | 33 |
| 2 Bed | $2,435/mo | $2,185/mo | 17 |
| 3 Bed | $3,746/mo | $2,819/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Norfolk, VA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Norfolk, VA averages $1,800/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,435/mo. At the local median household income of $64,017, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Norfolk, VA at $1,246/mo. The current tracked market average runs 63% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Norfolk, VA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Norfolk, VA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$81,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,027/mo.
Comfortable income
$97,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving 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.
Median household income in Norfolk, VA is $64,017 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Norfolk, VA
Overall prices in Norfolk, VA runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Norfolk, VA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,027 |
| Utilities | $420 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $1,001 |
| Healthcare | $488 |
| Other goods and services | $781 |
| Estimated total | $5,242/mo |
Population
235,037
Median household income
$64,017
Census median rent
$1,246/mo
Rent as % of income
31.7%
Median age
32.4
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
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 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, and 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 were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Virginia
How Norfolk, VA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Norfolk, VA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | $2,341 | +15% | 85 |
| Arlington, VA | $3,111 | +53% | 18 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $2,109 | +4% | 14 |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,496 | -26% | 11 |
| Richmond, VA | $2,032 | 0% | 9 |
| Hampton, VA | $1,815 | -10% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Norfolk, VA?
The average rent in Norfolk, VA is $2,027 per month, based on 63 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Norfolk, VA?
The lowest available rent in Norfolk, VA starts at $1,140 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Norfolk, VA?
1-bedroom apartments in Norfolk, VA average $1,800/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,140/mo across 33 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Norfolk, VA?
2-bedroom apartments in Norfolk, VA average $2,435/mo. Units start from $2,185/mo across 17 units currently listed.
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