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Highlights
- Off-street parking
- Heat included
- Sun room
- Hardwood, laminate, vinyl flooring
Location
407 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA
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Property Overview
Fairfax407 earns a strong overall impression with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, highlighted by excellent price, amenities, and location scores, plus solid trustworthiness. It stands out for exceptional value for money and convenient access to fitness and wellness options, social venues, parks, dining, and cultural spaces, while also offering off-street parking, included heat, a sun room, and hardwood, laminate, and vinyl flooring.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “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- Laundry available on site
Great for
Social life
Wellness
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 975 sqft | $1,450 /mo | 1 unit available | Great 2-bedroom apartment located in Historic Ghent! Convenient to EVMS, ODU, shopping and dining. First-floor apartment features hardwood, laminate, and vinyl flooring throughout. Kitchen and living room open up into sun room plus additional bonus room provide plenty of living space. Off-street parking and secure building entry. Trash pick-up, grounds maintenance, and heat included! Small pet negotiable with additional deposit and pet rent. Apply online at www howardhannarentals com |
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Amenities for Fairfax407
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Central Heat |
| Heating |
Appliances
| Gas Range | Range |
| Refrigerator | Three Window AC Units |
Services
| Ground Maintenance | Trash Pick Up |
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
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 16 |
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About Fairfax407
Great 2-bedroom apartment located in Historic Ghent! Convenient to EVMS, ODU, shopping and dining. First-floor apartment features hardwood, laminate, and vinyl flooring throughout. Kitchen and living room open up into sun room plus additional bonus room provide plenty of living space. Off-street parking and secure building entry. Trash pick-up, grounds maintenance, and heat included! Small pet negotiable with additional deposit and pet rent. Apply online at www howardhannarentals com
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
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Very GoodWith a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Fairfax407 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Fairfax407 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Fairfax407 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Fairfax407 stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Fairfax407 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Fairfax407 does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Fairfax407 is great for:
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 Fairfax407 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in Norfolk
2-bedroom apartments at Fairfax407 cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Norfolk.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Norfolk
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,221 |
| September 2024 | $1,295 |
| October 2024 | $1,358 |
| November 2024 | $1,330 |
| December 2024 | $1,348 |
| January 2025 | $1,284 |
| February 2025 | $1,070 |
| March 2025 | $1,062 |
| April 2025 | $1,120 |
| May 2025 | $1,333 |
| June 2025 | $1,378 |
| July 2025 | $1,384 |
| August 2025 | $1,379 |
| September 2025 | $1,362 |
| October 2025 | $1,372 |
| November 2025 | $1,400 |
| December 2025 | $1,415 |
| January 2026 | $1,476 |
| February 2026 | $1,461 |
| March 2026 | $1,476 |
| April 2026 | $1,453 |
| May 2026 | $1,501 |
| June 2026 | $1,460 |
| July 2026 | $1,468 |
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Can I afford to live at 407 Fairfax Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$58,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $58,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,450.
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Schools near Fairfax407
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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Neighborhood
Getting around Norfolk near 407 Fairfax Ave
Walking
7/10
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
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 407 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
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
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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