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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Large closets
  • Clubhouse
  • Fire pit
  • Full-size washers and dryers
  • Business center

Location

1600 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
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Alexander at Ghent

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(757) 962-8058

Property Overview

The Alexander at Ghent is a highly rated community (8.5/10 overall) with exceptional value for the price, a top-tier amenities package (10/10), and a convenient, walkable location (9/10) near schools, parks, restaurants, and everyday services. Standout features like a swimming pool, clubhouse, business center, fire pit, large closets, full-size washers and dryers, and on-site fitness support a lifestyle geared toward working from home, social connection, wellness, and environmental sustainability, with strong transparency from management (8/10 trustworthiness).

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Alexander at Ghent is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Alexander at Ghent has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Work-from-home
  • Wellness

Floor plans

The Harrison - S2Studio1 bath695 sqft$1,650 /mo2 units availableThe Alexander at Ghent’s spacious open concept one bedroom floor plans features everyday conveniences and modern touches. All floor plans have high ceilings with crown molding, large kitchen islands, full-size washers, and dryers. Along with being in the heart of Ghent, you will be able to enjoy our state of the art fitness center, courtyards with grilling areas, beautiful water fountain, swimming pool and fire pit. Our Clubhouse is open to you 24 hours a day, it offers a billiard table, business center, and seating area with a beautiful stone fireplace and TV. Coupled with our proximity to local retail, restaurants, and bars, our Walk Score of 76 makes Alexander at Ghent’s location the ideal place to enjoy everything Norfolk has to offer. In the heart of the Ghent neighborhood, our community was designed with our resident’s comfort and convenience in mind. At Alexander at Ghent Apartments, it’s easy to find what you are looking for and it is our commitment to you, our future resident, that you will love living here. Please stop by to reserve your new home today. Patios are located on the first floor exterior of the building only.

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Amenities for The Alexander at Ghent

Apartment Amenities

Fireplace

Appliances

DishwasherFull Size Washer and Dryer
In-Unit LaundryMircrowave
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliances
Stove/Oven

Building

Ample On Site ParkingBusiness Center
Cats OKControlled Access Building
Dogs OKFitness Center
Roof DeckState of the Art Fitness Center

Grounds

CourtyardsOutdoor Space
Swimming Pool

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenancePackage Service
Valet Trash Service
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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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units268
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About The Alexander at Ghent

HomeApartments in Norfolk The Alexander at Ghent

The Alexander at Ghent’s spacious open concept style floor plans features everyday conveniences and modern touches. All floor plans have high ceilings with crown molding, large kitchen islands, full-size washers, and dryers, as well as large closets. Along with being in the heart of Ghent, you will be able to enjoy our courtyards, beautiful water fountain, swimming pool, and grilling area. Our Clubhouse is open to you 24 hours a day for your convenience to enjoy the gym, living room, pool room, business center, and seating area with a beautiful stone fireplace with TV. Coupled with our proximity to local retail, restaurants, and bars, our Walk Score of 76 makes Alexander at Ghent’s location the ideal place to enjoy everything Norfolk has to offer. In the heart of the Ghent neighborhood, our community was designed with our resident’s comfort and convenience in mind. At Alexander at Ghent Apartments, it’s easy to find what you are looking for and it is our commitment to you, our future resident, that you will love living here. Please stop by to reserve your new home today.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Alexander at Ghent is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Alexander at Ghent has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Alexander at Ghent
Price·9A 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.
The Alexander at Ghent stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
The Alexander at Ghent 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—pets allowed—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.
The Alexander at Ghent 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 The Alexander at Ghent 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.

The Alexander at Ghent is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 25 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 4 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 2 internet service provider options nearby

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • There are 22 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs
  • On-site pool or spa

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 The Alexander at Ghent compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
More space
Studio is 223 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 126 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

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Rent trends in Norfolk

studio apartments at The Alexander at Ghent cost about 13% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Norfolk.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Norfolk
A table of studio rental data trends in Norfolk
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,471
June 2024$1,376
July 2024$1,261
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$1,450

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$66,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,650.
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Schools near The Alexander at Ghent

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 1600 Granby St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1600 Granby St, Norfolk

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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