What is the average apartment size in Ghent, Norfolk, VA?

The average size for a Ghent, Norfolk, VA apartment is 840 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ghent?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Ghent is $1,868 per month, a 3.21% increase from last years average of $1,810.

What is the average apartment size in Ghent?

The typical apartment in Ghent offers about 840 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ghent, Norfolk, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ghent?

The typical rent budget in Ghent ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ghent?

In Ghent, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 09, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ghent is $1,868, a 3.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,810.

One-bedroom apartments provide 736 square feet for $1,670, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,368 offer 1,088 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Ghent, Norfolk, VA

Last updated: April 09, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,868	840 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,670	736 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,368	1,088 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Ghent, Norfolk, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Ghent, Norfolk, VA have increased by 3.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,810 to $1,868.

What's the typical rent budget in Ghent, Norfolk, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Ghent, Norfolk, VA (39%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ghent, Norfolk, VA?

1,428 or 64% of the households in Ghent, Norfolk, VA are renter-occupied while 794 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Ghent?

Fairmount Park $1,022/month

Greenwood - Elmhurst $1,072/month

Naval Station Norfolk $1,234/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,600/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Ghent?

Downtown Norfolk $1,904/month

Freemason $1,910/month

Pinewell $1,974/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Norfolk, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Pinewell	$1,974
Freemason	$1,910
Downtown Norfolk	$1,904
East Ocean View	$1,887
Ghent	$1,858
Colonial Place - Riverview	$1,811
Ghent Square	$1,809
Larchmont - Edgewater	$1,804
Park Place	$1,749
Crown Point	$1,699
Shadywood East	$1,677
Camellia Shores	$1,601
Wards Corner	$1,431
Titustown	$1,398
North Meadowbrook	$1,360
Poplar Halls	$1,348
Bayview	$1,309
Brentwood Forest	$1,241
Naval Station Norfolk	$1,234
Greenwood - Elmhurst	$1,072
Fairmount Park	$1,022

Norfolk | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ghent is 42% higher than in Bayview

$1,858

Ghent rent is 1% lower than Norfolk average

Average Rent $1,858

$1,309

Bayview rent is 30% lower than Norfolk average

Average Rent $1,309

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ghent apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.