Norfolk, VA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,749
1-year change
+7.4%
$120/mo
5-year change
+35.2%
$455/mo
10-year change
+77.9%
$766/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Norfolk

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$964/mo—0.0%
2016$973/mo+0.9%+0.9%
2017$1,001/mo+2.9%+3.8%
2018$1,039/mo+3.8%+7.8%
2019$1,072/mo+3.2%+11.2%
2020$1,126/mo+5.0%+16.8%
2021$1,222/mo+8.5%+26.8%
2022$1,365/mo+11.7%+41.6%
2023$1,462/mo+7.1%+51.7%
2024$1,518/mo+3.8%+57.5%
2025$1,595/mo+5.1%+65.5%
2026$1,699/mo+6.5%+76.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Norfolk changed since 2015?

Median rent in Norfolk, VA was $961 in 2015-01 and is $1,749 as of 2026-09 — a change of $788 per month over 11 years.

How much has Norfolk rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Norfolk, VA has changed +35.2% ($455 per month). The current median is $1,749.

What has rent in Norfolk done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Norfolk, VA has changed +77.9% ($766 per month). It is now $1,749.

Is rent in Norfolk going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Norfolk, VA has increased +7.4% ($120/mo). Current median: $1,749.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.