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Monthly Rent
$1,431 - $2,305
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
346 - 1,144 sq ft
Pricing & Floor Plans
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$0
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Application Fee$0
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet fee$35
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One time Fee$400
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:$250 fee for 2nd pet | Restrictions: None
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet fee$35
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One time Fee$400
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:$250 fee for 2nd pet | Restrictions: None
- Parking
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Other--
Details
Lease Options
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12 mo
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 2013
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126 units/9 stories
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Furnished Units Available
About Wainwright
Just moments from your apartment home at The Downtown Wainwright Apartments you'll find downtown Norfolk's best shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, as well as beautiful green spaces and some of the area's most prominent businesses and employers.
Wainwright is an apartment community located in Norfolk City County and the 23510 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Norfolk City Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Glass Pendent Lighting
- Guest Suite
- Lustrous Tiled Shower & Tub
- Walk-in Closets*
- Energy star stainless steel appliances
- Resident Social Events
- Lavish Quartz Countertops
- Online Resident Portal
- Pet Station
- Air Conditioner
- Rooftop Deck
- Unique Open Floorplans
- Convenient Trash Chute
- Custom Cabinets with Brushed Nickel Hardware
- Full-size Washer & Dryer included for FREE
- Furnished Apartments
- High Rise Apartment Community
- Sleek Glass Top Range
- Glass Tile Backsplash
- Gooseneck Faucet
- Sky Lounge with Wi-Fi
- Loft Style Apartments Available
- Luxury Vinyl Tile Throughout
- Military and Preferred Employer Discounts*
- Pet Friendly
Community Amenities
Furnished Units Available
Recycling
Property Manager on Site
Maintenance on site
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Furnished Units Available
- Recycling
- Disposal Chutes
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Walk-In Closets
Granite Countertops
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Range
- Quartz Countertops
- Walk-In Closets
- Deck
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Furnished Units Available
- Recycling
- Disposal Chutes
- Glass Pendent Lighting
- Guest Suite
- Lustrous Tiled Shower & Tub
- Walk-in Closets*
- Energy star stainless steel appliances
- Resident Social Events
- Lavish Quartz Countertops
- Online Resident Portal
- Pet Station
- Air Conditioner
- Rooftop Deck
- Unique Open Floorplans
- Convenient Trash Chute
- Custom Cabinets with Brushed Nickel Hardware
- Full-size Washer & Dryer included for FREE
- Furnished Apartments
- High Rise Apartment Community
- Sleek Glass Top Range
- Glass Tile Backsplash
- Gooseneck Faucet
- Sky Lounge with Wi-Fi
- Loft Style Apartments Available
- Luxury Vinyl Tile Throughout
- Military and Preferred Employer Discounts*
- Pet Friendly
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Range
- Quartz Countertops
- Walk-In Closets
- Deck
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Bordering the Chesapeake Bay and the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia, Norfolk is the second most populous city in the state. This coastal oasis is home to the world’s largest naval base and the North American Headquarters for NATO, keeping with the city’s long history of strategic military and trade operations.
But it’s not all business in Norfolk. There’s no shortage of things to do in the city. Being a renter in Norfolk affords you the opportunity to stroll through the lush Norfolk Botanical Garden, explore the latest exhibits at the Chrysler Museum of Art, and enjoy riverfront views at Town Pointe Park. Sports is a prevalent appeal to the area, with the Norfolk Admirals hockey team playing at Scope Arena. Families appreciate the kid-friendly fun in the city, like visiting the Virginia Zoo.
Learn more about living in Norfolk| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Transportation options available in Norfolk include York Street / Freemason, located 0.2 mile from Wainwright. Wainwright is near Norfolk International, located 7.0 miles or 15 minutes away, and Newport News/Williamsburg International, located 28.3 miles or 42 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 21.2 mi |
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Drive: | 48 min | 36.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norfolk International
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.0 mi |
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Newport News/Williamsburg International
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Drive: | 42 min | 28.3 mi |
Time and distance from Wainwright.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Nauticus
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Fred Heutte Center
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Virginia Zoo
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Children's Museum of Virginia
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.7 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.4 mi |
Property Ratings at Wainwright
This place has new management in 2024 and I really cannot overstate how horrible they have been. I was left without working heat for an entire week while temperatures dropped into the 20s. It’s impossible to get in touch with anyone, they are unresponsive and ignore maintenance emergencies. Do not live here under any circumstances, not worth the headache for the price. I would give zero stars if I could.
Going on my 2nd year at this property and haven't had any issues. Love the location is walking distance to bars and restaurants but still far enough to not have to deal with all the noise. Great monthly social functions and the rooftop is fantastic!
I lived in the wainwright apartments for the better part of 4 years. Each year it seemed like the restrictions and expenses increased and started to outweigh the benefits of the building. The views are second to none, and i never had an issue with utilizing the roof top lounge or grill area- which is the highlight of the building. However, the leasing office continuously got worse in communication as the years went on and it seemed as if I was doing their job when it came to following up with questions/concerns (often times i had to contact them 3-4 times before i got an appropriate response). There aren't that many residents in the building, this didn't make any sense. They started to charge, or threaten to charge, for every little thing and it started to feel like i was living in a college dorm. The location is great, but i dont know if i would recommend the building moving forward.
The rent is way too much for such a little space. All of my appliances broke and my place went under water earlier in the year. The pet and parking fees are ridiculous. Although, it is very convenient living downtown and the view on the roof is amazing. Still, I would not live here again or recommend it.
The Wainwright Downtown is a great community - friendly neighbors and staff, great restaurants and bars, music/events frequently in Waterside park, and very dog friendly. The apartments are pretty great as well.
Wainwright Photos
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Wainwright
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Magnificent views
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Rooftop Grills
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Rooftop Sundeck
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Rooftop Deck
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Rooftop Sundeck
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Magnificent 360 degree view of Downtown Norfolk and the Elizabeth Waterfront
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Precor cardio machines in the 24-7 resident fitness center
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Free weights and weight training equipment in the 24-7 resident fitness center
Wainwright has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,431/mo. to $2,305/mo.
Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.
Wainwright is in Freemason Street Area in the city of Norfolk. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.8 mile of the property. Five parks are within 7.7 miles, including Nauticus, Fred Heutte Center, and Children's Museum of Virginia.
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229 W Bute St
Norfolk, VA 23510