Pembroke Towers
601 Pembroke Ave,
Norfolk, VA 23507
$1,295 - $2,580 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds
Ghent
Norfolk, VA
Ghent - Norfolk, VA
Area Guide
Welcome to the oldest suburb in Norfolk overlooking the Elizabeth River
Historic
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Riverfront
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Charming
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Great Location
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Walkable
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Suburban
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Ghent is a historic neighborhood near the Elizabeth River that’s known for being the oldest suburb of the city of Norfolk, with buildings dating back an entire century. The neighborhood’s picturesque architecture makes strolling through the area a delight. This walkable district is ideal for commuters, especially those who prefer to travel by foot. Many residents can walk from their homes to the downtown area, just southeast of the neighborhood, in under half an hour. A drive to downtown only takes about seven minutes. Although Downtown Norfolk is just a hop and a skip away, residents don’t have to leave the neighborhood for dining and nightlife options. There are plenty of local establishments along Colley Avenue, like the Public House and Press 626 Wine Bar. Ghent is also home to the Eastern Virginia Medical School, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and Plum Point Park. Apartments, houses, and condos in Ghent range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone in this historic treasure.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Ghent is $1,253 for a studio, $1,452 for one bedroom, $1,827 for two bedrooms, and $2,027 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ghent has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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464 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,253/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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720 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,452/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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951 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,827/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,019 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,027/month
Average Rent
Transportation
83
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
56
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
64
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fred Heutte Center
- Nauticus
- Virginia Zoo
- Children's Museum of Virginia
- Norfolk Botanical Garden
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Norfolk International
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.