Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Norfolk city vs Virginia
How do Norfolk city and Virginia rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,512
- Norfolk city (1BR)
- $1,182
- Virginia (1BR)
- +28%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Norfolk city is 28% more expensive than Virginia at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,512 vs $1,182). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Norfolk city | Virginia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,492 | $1,137 | +$355 (+31%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,512 | $1,182 | +$330 (+28%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,713 | $1,369 | +$344 (+25%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,376 | $1,789 | +$587 (+33%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,797 | $2,128 | +$669 (+31%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Norfolk city is 58% above the US average. Virginia is 23% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).