Ghent
Rent $1,200–$1,900/moNorfolk's liveliest walkable district and the default pick for athletes who want cafes, gyms, and dining steps away with a quick drive to the facility.
Everything here is mapped from the Norfolk State athletics complex at 700 Park Ave, home to William "Dick" Price Stadium. The picks below prioritize quality, privacy, and recovery within a short drive of the field so you can train, rest, and live without long commutes.
Norfolk's liveliest walkable district and the default pick for athletes who want cafes, gyms, and dining steps away with a quick drive to the facility.
One of the closest and most affordable rental pockets to NSU where students cluster, offering great value and an easy commute to practice.
Quiet, tree-lined riverside streets with well-kept rental homes for an athlete who wants a calmer home base than Ghent at a friendly price.
Newer and historic downtown rental apartments with secure access near Granby Street dining and light rail, a clean step up on an NIL budget.
A leafier, calmer extension of Ghent along the river with the same amenities a notch quieter, ideal for an athlete wanting more space and privacy.
Upscale waterfront enclave near ODU with the most space and privacy in range, the premium pick for an athlete with bigger NIL money.