Rent by ZIP code in Norfolk
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23509 | Norfolk City | $1,947 | +10% |
| 23518 | Norfolk City | $1,902 | +7% |
| 23508 | Norfolk City | $1,870 | +6% |
| 23510 | Norfolk City | $1,818 | +3% |
| 23502 | Norfolk City | $1,780 | +1% |
| 23513 | Norfolk City | $1,770 | 0% |
| 23517 | Norfolk City | $1,727 | -2% |
| 23503 | Norfolk City | $1,650 | -7% |
| 23507 | Norfolk City | $1,582 | -11% |
| 23505 | Norfolk City | $1,574 | -11% |
| 23504 | Norfolk City | $1,457 | -18% |
Rent by bedroom count in Norfolk
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Norfolk city. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Norfolk city uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,410 to $1,870 depending on the Norfolk ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,470 | -1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,488 | -1.6% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,667 | -2.7% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,298 | -3.3% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,710 | -3.1% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Norfolk?
Typical rent across Norfolk City is $1,749 as of September 2026. That is up 7.4% from a year earlier and up 34.0% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Norfolk City | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,334 | +11.8% |
| 2022 | $1,442 | +8.1% |
| 2023 | $1,510 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $1,587 | +5.1% |
| 2025 | $1,659 | +4.5% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,749 | +5.4% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Norfolk rent questions
- What is the average rent in Norfolk, VA?
- Typical asking rent in Norfolk is $1,770 a month as of September 2026, across 11 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,457 to $1,947.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Norfolk?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Norfolk city is $1,667 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,488 and a three bedroom is $2,298. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Norfolk?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Norfolk City is $1,749 as of September 2026, up 7.4% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Norfolk?
- ZIP 23504 has the lowest typical asking rent in Norfolk at $1,457 a month, compared with $1,770 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Norfolk?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Norfolk rent of $1,770, that is about $5,310 a month, or $63,720 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Norfolk sits in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area.