Norfolk Apartments for Rent

About Norfolk

The city of Norfolk Virginia is located along the Elizabeth River just across from Portsmouth and across the Chesapeake Bay from Hampton. Renters who choose to live in an apartment in Norfolk VA will be just a few miles from Virginia Beach. This community is served by a vast public transportation system that includes an international airport, buses, trains and ferry boats.

Some of the top determining factors in choosing a Norfolk apartment to live might be:

• Norfolk Naval Base - the world's largest
• Old Dominion University has nearly 25,000 students and faculty
• Norfolk State University - 6,000 students attend school here
• Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Once you select a place to live, there are numerous activities and attractions here to explore such as a trip to the beach, many museums, boat rides and events. The Chrysler Museum of Art is one place you want to visit as it contains works covering 5000 years of world history. The National Maritime Center features hands-on exhibits, interactive theaters and a large variety of educational programs. Town Point Park is located along the river and is the site for many of Norfolk's festivals. The USS Wisconsin is near the park as is the Waterside Festival and Marketplace and a marina.

A post office in Norfolk is located at 307 5th Avenue. The phone number is 757-640-7405.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Norfolk, VA and nearby cities: