Ocean View Living
1212 W Ocean View Ave,
Norfolk, VA 23503
$1,100 - $1,549 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Willough Bay
Norfolk, VA
Willough Bay - Norfolk, VA Area Guide
On the small peninsula known as Willoughby Spit that juts out into three bays, Norfolk's Willough Bay neighborhood contains the stuff of sailor's dreams while offering easy access to the city. About 12 miles north of downtown Norfolk, Willough Bay residents enjoy easy access to Interstate 64 and the Hampton Road Bridge Tunnel. The neighborhood brings numerous rental options to the table, including apartments, condos, and townhomes for rent along Ocean Avenue. For a good time and good food, residents--especially local sailing enthusiasts--head to Sunset Grill to take in a selection of fresh seafood, a breathtaking view of the water, and live music after the sun goes down. Locals frequent sailboat races and events during the warm months, and the Ocean View Fishing Pier gives anglers a way to relax on lazy weekends.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Willough Bay is $915 for one bedroom, and $1,354 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Willough Bay has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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1 BR
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597 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$915/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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853 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,354/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Willough Bay - Norfolk, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Willough Bay - Norfolk, VA, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Willough Bay - Norfolk, VA are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Willough Bay - Norfolk, VA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Virginia Zoo
- Norfolk Botanical Garden
- Fred Heutte Center
- Tidewater Arboretum
- Fort Monroe National Monument
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.