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

The average size for a Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA apartment is 820 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 Downtown Norfolk?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Norfolk is $1,887 per month, a 3.4% increase from last years average of $1,825.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Norfolk?

In Downtown Norfolk, studios rent for $1,650 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,708 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,194 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Norfolk?

The typical apartment in Downtown Norfolk offers about 820 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Norfolk?

Studio apartments in Downtown Norfolk average 652 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 661 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,105 sq. ft.

Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Norfolk?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Norfolk ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Norfolk?

In Downtown Norfolk, 80% of households rent while 21% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Norfolk is $1,887, a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,825.

Studio Apartments at $1,650 offer the most budget-friendly option with 652 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 661 square feet for $1,708, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,194 offer 1,105 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA

Last updated: April 13, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,887	820 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,650	652 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,708	661 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,194	1,105 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA have increased by 3.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,825 to $1,887.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA (54%) 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 Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA?

1,433 or 80% of the households in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA are renter-occupied while 370 or 21% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Norfolk?

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 Downtown Norfolk?

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 Downtown Norfolk is 45% higher than in Bayview

$1,904

Downtown Norfolk rent is 1% higher than Norfolk average

Average Rent $1,904

$1,309

Bayview rent is 31% 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 Downtown Norfolk 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.