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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Bayview is $1,346 per month, a 17.6% increase from last year’s average of $1,144.

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: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bayview is $1,346, a 17.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,144.

Two-beedroom units at $1,397 offer 956 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,117 sq ft) for $1,635, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bayview, Norfolk, VA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,346	928 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,397	956 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,635	1,117 sq. ft.

Bayview, Norfolk, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Bayview, Norfolk, VA have increased by 17.6% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,144 to $1,346.

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?

7,235 or 51% of the households in Bayview, Norfolk, VA are renter-occupied while 6,942 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Bayview?

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 Bayview?

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 Bayview is 8% higher than in Brentwood Forest

$1,346

Bayview rent is the same as Norfolk average

Average Rent $1,346

$1,242

Brentwood Forest rent is 8% lower than Norfolk average

Average Rent $1,242

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.