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

The average size for a Bayview, Norfolk, VA apartment is 928 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 Bayview?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Bayview is $1,309 per month, a 12.87% increase from last years average of $1,160.

What is the average apartment size in Bayview?

The typical apartment in Bayview offers about 928 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bayview, Norfolk, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Bayview ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 94% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bayview?

In Bayview, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 15, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bayview is $1,309, a 12.87% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,160.

Two-beedroom units at $1,307 offer 956 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,117 sq ft) for $1,810, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bayview, Norfolk, VA

Last updated: April 15, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,309	928 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,307	956 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,810	1,117 sq. ft.

Bayview, Norfolk, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Bayview, Norfolk, VA have increased by 12.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,160 to $1,309.

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

The largest share of rentals in Bayview, Norfolk, VA (94%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

1,244 or 51% of the households in Bayview, Norfolk, VA are renter-occupied while 1,193 or 49% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Bayview?

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 Bayview?

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 Bayview is 6% higher than in Brentwood Forest

$1,309

Bayview rent is the same as Norfolk average

Average Rent $1,309

$1,241

Brentwood Forest rent is 5% lower than Norfolk average

Average Rent $1,241

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 Bayview 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.