The Lofts at Front Street
533 Front St,
Norfolk, VA 23510
$1,780 - $3,300 Plus Fees
1-3 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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ghent is $1,260 for a studio, $1,440 for one bedroom, $1,844 for two bedrooms, and $1,983 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ghent has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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464 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,260/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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720 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,440/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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951 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,844/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,019 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,983/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ghent - Norfolk, VA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Ghent - Norfolk, VA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Ghent - Norfolk, VA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Ghent - Norfolk, VA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.