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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • New appliances
  • Completely renovated
  • On site laundry facility
  • Laundry facility on site
  • Lovely luxury vinyl flooring
  • Spacious and cozy

Location

251 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA|West Ocean View
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Management

Patriot Property Management

Leasing office

(844) 334-1230 ext. 9878

Property Overview

Beachcomber Properties receives a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, indicating it is an excellent choice for renters. With competitive pricing and an impressive range of amenities, including new appliances and a renovated interior, it offers notable features like an on-site laundry facility and luxury vinyl flooring. Additionally, its prime location enhances accessibility to schools and essential services, while its transparency in property management fosters a sense of trust.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Beachcomber Properties is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Beachcomber Properties has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Beachcomber Properties - 255 W Ocean View Ave UnitStudio1 bath$975 /mo
Beachcomber Properties - 251 W Ocean View Ave UnitStudio1 bath$975 /moFantastic opportunity for Beach Living! This 1 bath studio apartment is Spacious and Cozy! Fresh paint throughout and beautiful new luxury vinyl floors! Laundry facility on site, water, sewer and trash included in rent. Located just across the street from the BEACH! Convenient to bases, restaurants, pubs and interstates. Don't wait...Call today to schedule your personal tour!
Beachcomber Properties - 255 W...1 bed1 bath$1,225 /moFantastic opportunity for Beach Living! This 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment is a ground level unit and is completely renovated! Lovely luxury vinyl flooring, beautiful white slow-close cabinetry, new appliances and a gorgeous tiled shower! Laundry facility on site, water, sewer and trash included in rent. Located just across the street from the beach. Convenient to bases, restaurants and interstates. Don't wait...Call today to schedule your personal tour. This little gem will go FAST!

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Amenities for Beachcomber Properties

Apartment Amenities

Trash IncludedUtilities/Sewer
Water

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 cat max.

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Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 dog max.

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About Beachcomber Properties

HomeApartments in NorfolkWest Ocean View Beachcomber Properties

Fantastic opportunity for Beach Living! This 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment is on the 1st floor and offers a nice sized eat-in kitchen and Beautiful luxury vinyl floors throughout! Laundry facility on site, water, sewer and trash included in rent. Located just across the street from the beach. Convenient to bases, restaurants and interstates. Don't wait...Call today to schedule your personal tour and start packing!!


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
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Beachcomber Properties is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Beachcomber Properties has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Beachcomber Properties
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.
Beachcomber Properties 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·9A 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.
Beachcomber Properties goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Beachcomber Properties receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Beachcomber Properties 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Beachcomber Properties to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

Beachcomber Properties is great for:

Pet owners

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Beachcomber Properties compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 4 miles away

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Rent trends in West Ocean View

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% higher than 1-bedrooms in West Ocean View.

Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
West Ocean View
Norfolk
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Norfolk
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,472
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
December 2025$1,245
January 2026$1,216
February 2026$1,200
March 2026$1,205
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in West Ocean View
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,020
April 2024$1,040
May 2024$1,032
June 2024$1,046
July 2024$1,047
August 2024$1,075
September 2024$1,031
October 2024$990
November 2024$1,000
December 2024$1,000
January 2025$1,000
February 2025$1,000
March 2025$985
April 2025$975
May 2025$1,007
June 2025$1,030
July 2025$1,035
August 2025$1,027
September 2025$1,031
October 2025$1,073
November 2025$1,142
December 2025$1,152
January 2026$1,158
February 2026$1,162
March 2026$1,152

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Rent-to-income ratio

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$39,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,000 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $975.
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Schools near Beachcomber Properties

Ocean View Elementary School

350 w government ave

norfolk, VA, 23503

K-5Public
C

Ghent School

200 shirley ave

norfolk, VA, 23517

K-8Public
B-

Easton Preschool

1132 wade st

norfolk, VA, 23502

PKPublic

Berkley/Campostella Early Childhood Education Center

1530 cypress st

norfolk, VA, 23523

PKPublic
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Getting around Norfolk near 251 W Ocean View Ave

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

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 251 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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