Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

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Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA

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A prestigious research university on the banks of the Lafayette River

Public Urban Dining Music Walkable ODU Monarchs

As one of the largest educational institutions in Virginia, Old Dominion radiates academic and cultural innovation. The campus has grown considerably since the turn of the 21st century, with the addition of the Ted Constant Convocation Center, half a dozen new residence halls, a state of the art recreation center, and a major overhaul of the university’s sports facilities. Head over to University Village on the east side of campus for your morning coffee at Mojo Bones or a late night snack from Insomnia Cookies.

Houses and condos tend to be the most abundant rentals near campus, but many affordable apartment options are also available within a few blocks. The main campus is largely surrounded by residential neighborhoods—most of the nightlife and entertainment hotspots are closer to Downtown Norfolk, securing a fair amount of peace and quiet around ODU. Virginia Beach in just a short drive away, making it easy to spend an afternoon at the ocean any time the urge strikes you.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Norfolk, VA is $1,322 for a studio, $1,285 for one bedroom, $1,419 for two bedrooms, and $1,802 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norfolk has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 457 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,322/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 670 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,285/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 927 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,419/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,198 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,802/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

W.H. Taylor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

341 Students

8
out of 10

Tarrallton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

316 Students

7
out of 10

Larrymore Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

592 Students

6
out of 10

Ghent School

Public

Grades K-8

482 Students

6
out of 10

Larchmont Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

471 Students

6
out of 10

Ghent School

Public

Grades K-8

482 Students

6
out of 10

Blair Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,149 Students

4
out of 10

Azalea Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

848 Students

4
out of 10

Crossroads School

Public

Grades PK-8

756 Students

4
out of 10

Northside Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

763 Students

3
out of 10

Maury High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,697 Students

3
out of 10

Norview High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,915 Students

2
out of 10

Granby High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,837 Students

2
out of 10

Lake Taylor High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,030 Students

2
out of 10

B. T. Washington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

947 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Virginia Zoo
  • Fred Heutte Center
  • Nauticus
  • Children's Museum of Virginia
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Norfolk International
  • Newport News/Williamsburg International

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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.