House for rent

Dog friendly

5+ Days Ago

1540 Chela Ave #5
1540 Chela Ave #5, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA

Monthly rent	$4,000
Beds	4
Baths	2
Sqft	2,000

Monthly rent	$4,000
Beds	4
Baths	2
Sqft	2,000

5+ Days Ago

Highlights

Non-smoker
Quartzite countertops and backsplash
New stainless steel appliances
Fully stocked gourmet kitchen

Location

1540 Chela Ave #5, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA|Willough Bay

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Contact

Zoe Bay Properties

(757) 828-6049

Property Overview

Located in a desirable area, the property features quartzite countertops and a fully stocked gourmet kitchen complete with new stainless steel appliances, providing a modern and stylish living environment. Its non-smoking policy enhances the appeal for health-conscious individuals. The property is great for those seeking a comfortable and attractive living space in Norfolk, VA.

Things you’ll love

More space
Central heat
Extra Storage

Great for

Pet owners
Work-from-home

Amenities for 1540 Chela Ave #5, Willough Bay

Features

Air Conditioning	Beach Towel
Carpet	Ceiling Fan
Central Heat	Fireplace
Fresh Paint	Furnished
Hardwood Floor	Renovated
Upstairs Loft	Walk-in Closet
Window Coverings

Appliances

Dishwasher	In-Unit Laundry
Microwave	Oven/Range
Washer and Dryer

Tech

Alarm

Internet

Community

Dogs OK	Game Room
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking	Cornhole
Fire Pits	Outdoor Space
Storage

Neighborhood

Near Park

Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

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Building details

Property details

Lease terms	1+ month

About 1540 Chela Ave #5

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1540 Chela Ave #5, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA

See Video Tour: YouTube Search 5 Star Beach Villa from Zoe Bay Properties. Just renovated beach villa steps from Chesapeake Bay w/spacious upstairs loft. Enjoy the serenity of 2 bays (Chesapeake and Willoughby) from the tip of Willoughby Spit. 4 BR 2 Full BA w/full tubs, spacious family room, kitchen and cute yard and firepit and outdoor furniture. Upstairs BR has huge loft w/ bonus room and its own dedicated AC unit, Queen and Twin beds. Lots of extras, outdoor furniture, fire pit, beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach cart, linens, all furnishings and an incredible and fully stocked gourmet kitchen w/sparkling quartzite countertops and backsplash. Great in the off-season with a cozy LED heat and light adjustable fireplace and a swiveling XL Smart TV with Roku above the fireplace and 3 couches. All bedrooms have queen size beds and ceiling fans. Laundry room w/washer dryer is off kitchen. VA is for lovers and you'll love this family-friendly spacious beach cottage at tip of Willoughby Spit on peninsula close to Willoughby Beach on one side and the Chesapeake Bay beach on the other. All new inside with lots of upgrades, a large kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, coffee bar and fully stocked for all of your cooking needs w/ XL Stainless fridge w/icemaker and filtered water dispenser. 65" Smart TV w/ROKU, fast WiFi w/elite gamer+streaming features. Only a 3-minute walk, picturesque w/plenty of wildlife and great fishing. Willoughby Spit is also a quiet and safe neighborhood in Norfolk, close to I-64 and the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Enjoy the beach minus the crowds and traffic. Monthly rentals in the off season. Rate increases for May through summer. Two parking spaces for guests. See our Superhost reviews on AirBnB: search Norfolk, VA, Superhost and the name of the listing is: LOVE n the Air! 5StarBeachVilla+CoffeeBar+W/D+WiFiQualification Standards: Application will be denied if qualification standards not met. Applicant(s) must have current photo identification and a valid social security number. Applicant(s) monthly household income must exceed three times the rent. All income must be from a verifiable source. Unverifiable income will not be considered. Applicant(s) must receive positive references from all previous landlords for the previous 5 years. Applicant(s) may not have any evictions or unpaid judgments from previous landlords. Applicant(s) must exhibit a responsible financial life. Credit scores must be a minimum of 640. A background check will be conducted on all applicants age 18 and above. Applicant(s) background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility. Applicants must be a non-smoker. No smoking or vaping permitted. Occupancy limited to 2 people/BR. At landlord’s discretion, compensating factors such as additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if Applicant(s) fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the above criteria. At landlord’s discretion, compensating factors such as additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if Applicant fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the above criteria. Deposit to Hold After approval, if tenant will not be taking occupancy within 24 hours, a non-refundable Deposit to Hold in amount equal ..

Property highlights

How 1540 Chela Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space: The 2-bedroom is 125 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space: The 4-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Central heat: This address offers a climate controlled environment
Extra Storage: Upgraded in-unit features
Fireplace: Upgraded in-unit features available
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
Walk-in closet: Rentals here may include more closet space than average

Address details

Neighborhood	Willough Bay
Zip code	23503
Type	House for rent

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Rent trends in Willough Bay

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.

Willough Bay

Norfolk

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Norfolk
Month	Median Rent
April 2024	$1,447
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
December 2025	$1,245
January 2026	$1,216
February 2026	$1,200
March 2026	$1,207
April 2026	$1,225

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Willough Bay
Month	Median Rent
April 2024	$1,150
May 2024	$1,099
June 2024	$1,135
July 2024	$1,143
August 2024	$1,175
September 2024	$1,153
October 2024	$1,200
November 2024	$1,195
December 2024	$1,170
January 2025	$1,195
February 2025	$1,195
March 2025	$1,241
April 2025	$1,162
May 2025	$1,199
June 2025	$1,000
July 2025	$989
August 2025	$955
September 2025	$982
October 2025	$1,090
November 2025	$997
December 2025	$1,084
January 2026	$1,138
February 2026	$1,136
March 2026	$1,198
April 2026	$1,195

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1540 Chela Ave #5?

Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$160,000/yr

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1540 Chela Ave, Norfolk, VA.
			Bath
Last month	$3,500	4 bed	2 bath
Last month	$2,100	2 bed	2 bath
4 years ago	$1,795	2 bed	2 bath
4 years ago	$1,350	2 bed	2 bath
5 years ago	$1,000	2 bed	2 bath
6 years ago	$895	2 bed	2 bath
8 years ago	$890	2 bed	2 bath
8 years ago	$995	3 bed	1 bath
8 years ago	$975	3 bed	1 bath
9 years ago	$925	3 bed	1 bath

Schools near 1540 Chela Ave #5

Internet available near 1540 Chela Ave #5

Getting around Norfolk near 1540 Chela Ave #5

Walking

1/10

You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Driving

10/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

2/10

This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1540 Chela Ave #5, Norfolk

Groceries

0/10

Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10

Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10

Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10

Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10

Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10

Some bars within walking distance

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Other units at this address

1540 Chela Ave, Norfolk, VA

1540 Chela Ave Norfolk, VA

Occupied

C

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,013 sqft

$1,795

Assigned Parking • Central Heat • Dishwasher • Furnished • Balcony • Deck

Occupied

B

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,025 sqft

$2,100

Central Heat • On-Site Laundry • Furnished • Balcony • Microwave • Deck

Listed by Zoe Bay Properties

Days on market: 50

SEE VIDEO WALKTHROUGH on Zoe Bay Properties on YouTube. Just renovated and nicely furnished 2 BR 2 BA upscale property,with water views and just a 2 minute walk to the beach. Enjoy beach life and bay views in your kitchen and bedroom,brand new stainless steel appliances and new upgraded quartzite countertops and backsplash. Enjoy the fully-stocked,gourmet kitchen. Sandwich bar and stools with passthrough window to dining room table and seating. All new furniture and linens with couch and chaise lounge. New 65"Smart TV with Roku. Luxurious and fully reclining couch with chaise lounge and charging station. New bedding,linens,pillows,and towels,beach towels,blow dryer and iron. Two En suite bathrooms and spacious,open floor plan. New Recessed lighting,ceiling fan and lots of light. Enjoy the balcony with new bistro furniture on the deck and bonus storage closet. New washer and dryer in unit,upgraded sparkling white countertops,backsplash and new cabinets and bonus storage area. Utilities included,electric,water,stormwater,trash removal and WiFI Internet,and Roku Smart TV for streaming. Located on Willoughby Spit peninsula with views of both Chesapeake Bay and Willoughby Bay. Enjoy walks on the beach before or after work and the beach life from the comforts of home. Walking distance to some great restaurants and seafood and some of the best fishing in Hampton Roads!Pet friendly for friendly breeds of well-trained,small dogs with pet fee. Conveniently located to I-64 and HRBT. Call or text 757-828-6049,or email ****. Qualification Standards:Application will be denied if qualification standards are not met.Applicant(s)must have current photo identification and a valid social security number.Applicant(s)monthly household income must exceed three times the rent. All income must be from a verifiable source. Unverifiable income will not be considered.Applicant(s)must receive positive references from all previous landlords for the previous 5 years.Applicant(s)may not have any evictions or unpaid judgments from previous landlords.Applicant(s)must exhibit a responsible financial life. Credit scores must be a minimum of 640.A background check will be conducted on all applicants age 18 and above.Applicant(s)background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility. Applicants must be a non-smoker. No smoking or vaping permitted. Occupancy is limited to 2 people per bedroom. At landlord’s discretion,compensating factors such as an additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor)may be required for qualification if Applicant(s)fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants,tenancy will be granted to the most qualified,based on the above criteria. At landlord’s discretion,compensating factors such as additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor)may be required for qualification if Applicant fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants,tenancy will be granted to the most qualified,based on the above criteria. Deposit to Hold After approval,if tenant will not be taking occupancy within 24 hours,a non-refundable Deposit to Hold in the amount equal to one month’s rent will be required within 24 hours to hold the property until a mutually agreed upon move-in date. The maximum amount of time a rental will be held is 14 days. After all move-in requirements have been met and a lease for the property completed,the Deposit to Hold will transfer to the security deposit to be held t..