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Norfolk, NE

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A hidden gem on the Nebraska prairie

Small Town Rural Historic Affordable Airport River Parks Outdoors Golf

Norfolk is a small, fairly secluded city in northeastern Nebraska, about 100 miles north of Omaha. As the biggest city for miles around, Norfolk serves as a major economic and cultural hub for the surrounding region, with a thriving downtown district along Norfolk Avenue and a fairly extensive shopping and dining scene across the entire city.

Numerous public greenspaces like the huge Skyview Park and golf courses like Norfolk Country Club provide great opportunities to spend quality time outdoors. The local rental market tends to be quite affordable, with a diverse blend of apartments, condos, and single-family homes allowing you to find the perfect spot for your budget and lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Norfolk, NE is $730 for a studio, $991 for one bedroom, $1,104 for two bedrooms, and $954 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norfolk has increased by 4.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$991/month
673 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

234 Students

7
out of 10

Bel Air Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

337 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

231 Students

6
out of 10

Grant Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

228 Students

6
out of 10

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

210 Students

5
out of 10

Norfolk Jr High School

Public

Grades 7-8

641 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Eastern Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Norfolk Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,346 Students

3
out of 10

Eastern Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

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Top Apartments in Norfolk

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.