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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Ghent is $1,838 per month, a 5.84% increase from last year’s average of $1,737.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Ghent?

In Ghent, studios rent for $1,188 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,675 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,299 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,320 per month

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.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Ghent?

Studio apartments in Ghent average 479 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 736 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,088 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,313 sq. ft.

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 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ghent?

In Ghent, 68% of households rent while 32% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ghent is $1,838, a 5.84% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,737.

Studio Apartments at $1,188 offer the most budget-friendly option with 479 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 736 square feet for $1,675, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,299 offer 1,088 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,313 sq ft) for $2,320, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ghent, Norfolk, VA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,838	840 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,188	479 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,675	736 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,299	1,088 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,320	1,313 sq. ft.

Ghent, Norfolk, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Ghent, Norfolk, VA have increased by 5.84% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,737 to $1,838.

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

The largest share of rentals in Ghent, Norfolk, VA (42%) 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?

1,462 or 68% of the households in Ghent, Norfolk, VA are renter-occupied while 693 or 32% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Ghent?

Greenwood - Elmhurst $948/month

Brentwood Forest $1,242/month

Bayview $1,346/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,552/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Ghent?

Ghent $1,838/month

East Ocean View $1,846/month

Freemason $1,908/month

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

Average Rent in Norfolk, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Freemason	$1,908
East Ocean View	$1,846
Ghent	$1,838
Downtown Norfolk	$1,836
Colonial Place - Riverview	$1,813
Park Place	$1,742
Shadywood East	$1,672
Ghent Square	$1,666
Wards Corner	$1,405
Bayview	$1,346
Brentwood Forest	$1,242
Greenwood - Elmhurst	$948

Norfolk | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ghent is 37% higher than in Bayview

$1,838

Ghent rent is the same as Norfolk average

Average Rent $1,838

$1,346

Bayview rent is 27% lower than Norfolk average

Average Rent $1,346

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.