West Ghent

Norfolk, VA

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West Ghent - Norfolk, VA Area Guide

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West Ghent possesses many breweries and bike trails

Walkable Breweries Business Winery Public Transportation Bike-Friendly Virginia

Multi-colored crepe myrtles and mature shade trees line the streets of West Ghent. When you live in this neighborhood, you’re in walking distance of a number of bars and breweries, including The Birch, Smartmouth Brewing Co., and Benchtop Brewing Company.

The Mermaid Winery is close by, and it’s just a short drive away from the wildlife sanctuary at Jeff Robertson Park. Residents enjoy the Mallory Country Club and direct access to public transit and roadways. Grab your bike for 10.5 miles of sightseeing on the Elizabeth River Trail, or check out one of the many art museums nearby.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Ghent is $881 for a studio, $981 for one bedroom, $1,147 for two bedrooms, and $1,854 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Ghent has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $881/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 747 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $981/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 964 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,147/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,266 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,854/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Reviews of West Ghent - Norfolk, VA

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4.1 6 Reviews

Current Resident

4 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

I have lived in West Ghent all my life and it is amazing. It is a 15 minute walk from amazing restaurants and shops. Additionally, there are amazing public and private schools in the area. The community is amazing and there are regular activities for the neighborhood to come together. There is a nice mix of young adults, families, and older people alike.

Former Resident

6 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

A great neighborhood with a good vibe. City Life tucked away. Eclectic, diverse, interesting. Nice mix of shops and restaurants all within walking distance.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fred Heutte Center
  • Nauticus
  • Virginia Zoo
  • Children's Museum of Virginia
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden

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.