1436 W 27th St
1436 W 27th St,
Norfolk, VA 23508
$1,850 | 3 Beds
West Ghent
Norfolk, VA
West Ghent - Norfolk, VA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
West Ghent possesses many breweries and bike trails
Walkable
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Breweries
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Business
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Winery
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Public Transportation
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Bike-Friendly
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Virginia
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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 2025, the average apartment rent in West Ghent is $866 for a studio, $966 for one bedroom, $1,130 for two bedrooms, and $1,832 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Ghent has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$866/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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747 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$966/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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964 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,130/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,266 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,832/month
Average Rent
Transportation
72
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
48
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
62
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of West Ghent - Norfolk, VA
Niche Reviews
6 Reviews
Former Resident
5 years and 6 months ago•Niche 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.
Niche User
8 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
cars are broken into but that is about it
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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† 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 2025.