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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Washer and dryer
  • Ceiling fans
  • Stainless appliances
  • Granite counters
  • Custom cabinets
  • Beautiful bathroom

Location

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

Lynnhaven Management, LLC

Leasing office

(757) 955-2010

Property Overview

121 W Balview Ave offers strong overall value with an 8.6/10 expert rating, highlighted by a perfect price score and excellent marks for amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Renters can expect convenient access to well-rated nearby schools, pet-friendly considerations with a nearby pet supply store, and appealing in-home features like a washer and dryer, ceiling fans, stainless appliances, granite counters, custom cabinets, and a beautifully finished bathroom.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 121 W Balview Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 121 W Balview Ave 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath788 sqft$1,250 /mo1 unit availableBeautiful 2BR w/in walking distance to the beach. This unit has fresh paint, an updated kitchen and beautiful bathroom. The Kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. Each unit has their own washer and dryer. There are also ceiling fans in each room. The application fee is $45.00 per adult, unless you are married or in the military. We waive the app fee for Military and we only charge 1 app fee for married couples!! The security deposit is equal to 1 month's rent. Please contact Lynnhaven Management with any questions or to view the property (757) 955-2010. Tenants pay for electricity and water Pet policy: $300 non-refundable pet fee for up to 2 pets only, with no breed or weight restrictions! Please also visit our website WWW LYNNHAVENMANAGEMENT COM to apply or view other available listings! Schools in this district: Ocean View Elementary Northside Middle School Granby High School

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Amenities for 121 W Balview Ave

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCeiling Fan

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
RangeRefrigerator
Washer and DryerWindow AC

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. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About 121 W Balview Ave

HomeApartments in NorfolkWest Ocean View 121 W Balview Ave

Beautiful 2BR w/in walking distance to the beach. This unit has fresh paint, an updated kitchen and beautiful bathroom. The Kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. Each unit has their own washer and dryer. There are also ceiling fans in each room. The application fee is $45.00 per adult, unless you are married or in the military. We waive the app fee for Military and we only charge 1 app fee for married couples!! The security deposit is equal to 1 month's rent. Please contact Lynnhaven Management with any questions or to view the property (757) 955-2010. Tenants pay for electricity and water Pet policy: $300 non-refundable pet fee for up to 2 pets only, with no breed or weight restrictions! Please also visit our website WWW LYNNHAVENMANAGEMENT COM to apply or view other available listings! Schools in this district: Ocean View Elementary Northside Middle School Granby High School


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 121 W Balview Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 121 W Balview Ave 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 121 W Balview Ave
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.
121 W Balview Ave 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.
121 W Balview Ave 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, 121 W Balview Ave 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.
121 W Balview Ave 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 121 W Balview Ave 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.

121 W Balview Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 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 121 W Balview Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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Rent trends in West Ocean View

2-bedroom apartments at 121 W Balview Ave cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in West Ocean View.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
West Ocean View
Norfolk
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Norfolk
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,372
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$1,228
May 2026$1,248
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in West Ocean View
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,043
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$1,108
April 2026$978
May 2026$973

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$50,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,250.
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Schools near 121 W Balview Ave

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 121 W Balview Ave

Walking

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

Driving

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

Cycling

3/10
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 121 W Balview Ave, Norfolk

Groceries

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

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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