← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Norfolk, VA, over the past three years
Rent in Norfolk, VA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,757
1-year change
+7.2%
3-year change
+19.0%
Metro, 1-year change
+6.6%
Rents in Norfolk rose +7.2%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Norfolk, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,757 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,741 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,733 |
| May 2026 | $1,722 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,712 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,699 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,693 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,685 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,667 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,654 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,645 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,649 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,639 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,633 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,624 |
| May 2025 | $1,612 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,604 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,600 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,600 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,590 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,579 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,576 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,578 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,588 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,580 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,564 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,538 |
| May 2024 | $1,535 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,524 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,514 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,501 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,499 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,504 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,503 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,500 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,496 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,477 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,720 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,620 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,320 |
City typical rent × VA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 23502 | $1,730 | +6.9% |
| 23503 | $1,660 | +8.0% |
| 23504 | $1,727 | +5.1% |
| 23505 | $1,592 | +7.4% |
| 23507 | $1,559 | +1.0% |
| 23508 | $1,949 | +8.3% |
| 23509 | $1,966 | +10.3% |
| 23510 | $1,809 | +5.0% |
| 23513 | $1,662 | +9.9% |
| 23517 | $1,731 | +5.8% |
| 23518 | $1,947 | +6.8% |
Negotiating a renewal in Norfolk
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Norfolk, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.0% to +10.3%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.