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731 Shirley Ave
731 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA

House for rent
Monthly rent
$1,200–$1,750Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Beds1–3
Baths1
Sqft1,000–1,200
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Updated 5 Hours Ago

Property Overview

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

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life

Units

731 Shirley Ave Norfolk, VA

New Listing

2

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed on 11/07/2026
Listed by Marcella Montagna
Days on market: 2
Property Status: Active You cannot beat this location! Located in the heart of Ghent and only 5 houses to Colley Avenue and all the restaurants and shops!. Walk to EVMS and medical offices at Norfolk General. Old world charm with hard wood floors and high ceilings. Heat is included. Copyright © 2026 Real Estate Information Network, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

New Listing

4

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,400

Listed on 11/07/2026
Listed by Marcella Montagna
Days on market: 2
Property Status: Active You cannot beat this location! Located in the heart of Ghent and only 5 houses to Colley Avenue and all the restaurants and shops!. Walk to EVMS and medical offices at Norfolk General. Old world charm with hard wood floors and a brand-new kitchen! Heat and water are included. Copyright © 2026 Real Estate Information Network, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

New Listing

1

3 Beds

1 Bath

$1,750

Listed on 11/07/2026
Listed by Marcella Montagna
Days on market: 2
Property Status: Active You cannot beat this location! Located in the heart of Ghent and only 5 houses to Colley Avenue and all the restaurants and shops! Walk to EVMS and medical offices at Norfolk General. Old world charm with hard wood floors, high ceilings and lots lot light throughout. 3 bedrooms plus a dining room and living room. Fully renovated bathroom! Heat is included. Exclusive use of the driveway. Washer and dryer on site. Copyright © 2026 Real Estate Information Network, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Amenities for 731 Shirley Ave

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

Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • High Ceilings
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Dishwasher

Policies at 731 Shirley Ave

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One-time.

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 731 Shirley Ave

HomeHouses in Norfolk 731 Shirley Ave #2, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA

Interested in leasing 731 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA? Currently, 731 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 1-bedroom house with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 731 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA vs overall rent prices in Ghent, VA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 731 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA.

Address details

Units3
Units available3
Neighborhood
City
Zip code23517

731 Shirley Ave #2 is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 146 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 246 mixed-use spaces nearby

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 731 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 miles away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 73 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away

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Rent trends in Norfolk

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 8% higher than 1-bedrooms in Ghent.

3-bedroom apartments at 731 Shirley Ave #2 cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Ghent.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Ghent
Norfolk
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Norfolk
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,272
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$1,228
May 2026$1,248
June 2026$1,252
July 2026$1,250
August 2026$1,299
September 2026$1,287
October 2026$1,269
November 2026$1,300
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Ghent
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,197
December 2024$1,048
January 2025$1,155
February 2025$1,198
March 2025$1,164
April 2025$1,185
May 2025$1,208
June 2025$1,209
July 2025$1,217
August 2025$1,285
September 2025$1,276
October 2025$1,246
November 2025$1,245
December 2025$1,247
January 2026$1,198
February 2026$1,187
March 2026$1,204
April 2026$1,248
May 2026$1,249
June 2026$1,234
July 2026$1,259
August 2026$1,222
September 2026$1,241
October 2026$1,210
November 2026$1,200

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$52,000/yr

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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 731 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA.
3 Beds, 1 Bath3 months ago$1,8503 bed1 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath3 months ago$1,2001 bed1 bath
3 Beds, 1 Bath6 months ago$1,9503 bed1 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath8 months ago$1,2001 bed1 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath2 years ago$1,2001 bed1 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath2 years ago$1,2001 bed1 bath
3 Beds, 1 Bath5 years ago$1,5503 bed1 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath5 years ago$1,0001 bed1 bath
3 Beds, 1 Bath5 years ago$1,5503 bed1 bath

Schools near 731 Shirley Ave #2

W.H. Taylor Elementary School

1122 w princess anne rd

norfolk, VA, 23507

PK, K-5Public
B-

Ghent School

200 shirley ave

norfolk, VA, 23517

K-8Public
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 731 Shirley Ave

Walking

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

Driving

6/10
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

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 731 Shirley Ave, Norfolk

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Explore the area around 731 Shirley Ave

Harris Teeter
1320 Colonial Ave
ALDI
730 W 21st St
The Fresh Market
924 W 21st St
Food Lion
2401 Colley Ave
Watergate
637 E Olney Rd
Running Etc.
1707 Colley Ave
Double Take Consignment
517 W 21st St
The White Rabbitt
334 W 21st St
Number 3 Inc
321 W 21st St
Mercy O Atelier
308 W 21st St
La Brioche Bakery and Coffee
1415 Colley Ave
Fair Grounds
806 Baldwin Ave
Town Center Cold Pressed
1902 Colley Ave
Cafe Stella
1907 Colonial Ave
Starbucks
2000 Colonial Ave
Kelly's Tavern
1408 Colley Ave
Colley Cantina
1316 Colley Ave
Peck & Pour
1308 Colley Ave
No Frill Bar & Grill
806 Spotswood Ave
Cogans Pizza
1901 Colonial Ave
Pendulum Fine Meats
820 Shirley Ave
The Vitamin Shoppe
729 W 21st St
Tessa's Creations
738 W 22nd St
Pownd Cakes By Jen
314 W 21st St In The Palace Shops
sweetFrog
201 W 21st St
Stockley Gardens Dog Park
Yellow Fever Park
Park
Botetourt Gardens
Raleigh Avenue Park
Kelly's Tavern
1408 Colley Ave
The Ten Top
748 Shirley Ave
Colley Cantina
1316 Colley Ave
Noodles & Company
1520 Colley Ave
Peck & Pour
1308 Colley Ave
Princess Anne / Manteo
Princess Anne Rd
Princess Anne / Manteo
Princess Anne Rd
Colonial / Spotswood
Colonial Ave
Colonial / Washington
Colonial Ave
Colley / Graydon
Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk
Northeast Regional
EVMC Fort Norfolk Station
The Tide
York Street Freemason Station
The Tide
Monticello
The Tide
Macarthur Square Station
The Tide
Civic Plaza Station
The Tide

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