What is the average apartment size in Suffolk?

The average size for a Suffolk, VA apartment is 997 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 Suffolk?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Suffolk is $1,811 per month, a 5.75% increase from last year’s average of $1,712.

What is the average apartment size in Suffolk?

The typical apartment in Suffolk offers about 997 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Suffolk, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Suffolk ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Suffolk?

In Suffolk, 30% of households rent while 70% 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 Suffolk is $1,811, a 5.75% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,712.

One-bedroom apartments provide 797 square feet for $1,652, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,816 offer 1,047 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,385 sq ft) for $2,265, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Suffolk, VA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,811	997 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,652	797 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,816	1,047 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,265	1,385 sq. ft.

Suffolk, VA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Suffolk, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Suffolk, VA (59%) 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 Suffolk, VA?

11,006 or 30% of the households in Suffolk, VA are renter-occupied while 26,127 or 70% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Suffolk, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Burbage Grant	$1,966
Harbourview South Village	$1,877

Suffolk | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Burbage Grant is 5% higher than in Harbourview South Village

$1,966

Burbage Grant rent is 9% higher than Suffolk average

Average Rent $1,966

$1,877

Harbourview South Village rent is 4% higher than Suffolk average

Average Rent $1,877

How Suffolk Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Suffolk	$1,811
Richmond	$1,583
Arlington	$2,667
Alexandria	$2,158
Newport News	$1,424
Charlottesville	$2,091
Norfolk	$1,552
Virginia Beach	$1,728
Roanoke	$1,328
Woodbridge	$2,080
Henrico	$1,581
Chesapeake	$1,761
Portsmouth	$1,359
Hampton	$1,504
Elizabeth City, NC	$1,571
Yorktown, VA	$1,832
Carrollton, VA	$1,700

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 Suffolk 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.