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1217 Colonial Ave
1217 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,350
Beds2
Baths1
Sqft750–850
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Situated in a vibrant area, this property offers spacious interiors with ample counter and cabinet space, large bay windows, and nearby shopping. The location is highly favorable, being close to top-rated schools and a wealth of recreational amenities, including numerous gyms, pet services, and cultural venues. Its strong value for money and extensive photographic content enhance its appeal for those seeking a lively living environment.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images available

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Wellness
  • Social life

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • plenty of counter/cabinet space
  • shared laundry room
  • large bay windows
  • shopping nearby

Units

1217 Colonial Ave Norfolk, VA

Available

C8

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,350

Listed on 11/05/2025
Listed by Support Desk
Days on market: 31
This spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath cozy apartment in the Heart of Ghent! This location offers natural hardwood floors throughout, the living space offers large bay windows that allow for ample natural lighting. The kitchen appliances provided include a matching fridge, gas oven, and plenty of counter/cabinet space! A shared laundry room is available for tenants' use. This apartment building is across the street from a Harris Teeter, with tons of great restaurants and shopping nearby! Monthly Water Utility- $100.00, Gas Utility Included In Rent Pets Accepted (contact office for breed list) $35 pet rent, per pet! Building Pet Restrictions: 2 Animals per unit

Available

B8

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,350

Listed on 10/27/2025
Listed by Support Desk
Days on market: 40
This spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath cozy apartment in the Heart of Ghent! This location offers natural hardwood floors throughout, the living space offers large bay windows that allow for ample natural lighting. The kitchen appliances provided include a matching fridge, gas oven, and plenty of counter/cabinet space! A shared laundry room is available for tenants' use. This apartment building is across the street from a Harris Teeter, with tons of great restaurants and shopping nearby! Monthly Water Utility- $100.00, Gas Utility Included In Rent Pets Accepted (contact office for breed list) $35 pet rent, per pet! Building Pet Restrictions: 2 Animals per unit Contact us to schedule a showing.

Amenities for 1217 Colonial Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • On-Site Management
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Ceiling Fan

Policies at 1217 Colonial Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 1217 Colonial Ave

HomeApartments in NorfolkGhent Square 1217 Colonial Ave #C8, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA

Explore the charm of Ghent Square at 1217 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517. This intimate community consists of 24 units, offering a 2-bedroom floorplan with spacious layouts ranging from 750 to 850 square feet. Residents will appreciate the abundance of counter and cabinet space, shared laundry room, and large bay windows that flood the space with natural light. Enjoy the convenience of shopping nereby and take advantage of the pet-friendly policy. Additional amenities include beautiful hardwood floors and on-site laundry facilities. With its long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living arrangement.

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Address details

Units24
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code23517

1217 Colonial Ave #C8 is great for:

Pet owners

  • 5 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 12 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • 55 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • 9 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • There are 17 grocery stores within 1 mile

Social life

  • 234 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 84 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 303 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1217 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Norfolk

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1217 Colonial Ave #C8 to be 29% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Ghent Square.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Ghent Square
Norfolk
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Norfolk
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,250
January 2024$1,313
February 2024$1,289
March 2024$1,451
April 2024$1,455
May 2024$1,409
June 2024$1,379
July 2024$1,391
August 2024$1,374
September 2024$1,355
October 2024$1,249
November 2024$1,277
December 2024$1,218
January 2025$1,252
February 2025$1,248
March 2025$1,260
April 2025$1,198
May 2025$1,200
June 2025$1,227
July 2025$1,244
August 2025$1,215
September 2025$1,196
October 2025$1,197
November 2025$1,204
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Ghent Square
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,171
September 2024$1,190
October 2024$1,190
November 2024$1,175
December 2024$1,190

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$54,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $54,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,350.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1217 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA.
2 months ago$1,3502 bed1 bath
5 months ago$1,2952 bed1 bath
5 months ago$1,3002 bed1 bath
7 months ago$1,2952 bed1 bath
10 months ago$1,2502 bed1 bath
11 months ago$1,2502 bed1 bath
11 months ago$1,2502 bed1 bath
11 months ago$1,2502 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,2952 bed1 bath

Schools near 1217 Colonial Ave #C8

Ghent School

200 shirley ave

norfolk, VA, 23517

K-8Public
B-

W.H. Taylor Elementary School

1122 w princess anne rd

norfolk, VA, 23507

PK, K-5Public
B-

Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center

1530 cypress st

norfolk, VA, 23523

PKPublic

Easton Preschool

1132 wade st

norfolk, VA, 23502

PKPublic
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Getting around Norfolk near 1217 Colonial Ave

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1217 Colonial Ave, Norfolk

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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