Apartments for Rent in Norfolk, VA

Prices and availability in Norfolk, VA were last updated on 3 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Norfolk, VA are: Proximity at ODU, Westport Apartments, The Lofts at Veil, Azalea Garden - Nottingham Apartments and Botetourt.

The average rent in Norfolk, VA is $1,436.

The price range for a studio apartment in Norfolk, VA is between $234 and $3,236.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Norfolk, VA is between $234 and $3,196.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Norfolk, VA is between $234 and $4,076.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Norfolk, VA is between $234 and $3,500.

In Norfolk, 54% of the residents are renting compared to 46% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Norfolk's rentals, 66% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Norfolk is 40 years old, with 35% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 85% are garden-style apartment communities, 11% are mid-sized buildings, and 6% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in Norfolk come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 4% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 37% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 45% of all rentals in Norfolk. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.