Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Norfolk, VA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.7% of gross income.
Norfolk rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Virginia cities have lower median rent than Norfolk, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Norfolk
View full rent data for Norfolk, VA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Norfolk, VA?
Median rent in Norfolk is $1,752 a month. A typical physical therapist in Virginia earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 20.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Norfolk?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Virginia (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Norfolk's current median rent is $1,752/mo, which leaves a $791/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Norfolk?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Virginia works roughly 35.8 hours a month to cover Norfolk's median rent of $1,752.
Where is rent cheaper than Norfolk for a physical therapist?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Chester ($1,751/mo), Christiansburg ($1,751/mo), Front Royal ($1,751/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.