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    Special offer

    Surf Rider

    1242 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

    • Special offer! When applying to the Surfrider if you have a credit score is 650 or above and verifiable income of at least 3 times the rental rate , the security deposit is only $599
      Expires October 1, 2025
    Apartment building
    1-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Parking lot
    Air conditioning (central)
    In-unit dryer

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Unit
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    Sqft, sortable columnAvailable, sortable columnBase rent, sorted ascending
    Special offer
    91 bd, 1 ba
    700
    Sep 1
    $1,399
    Special offer
    1240-72 bd, 1 ba
    900
    Now
    $1,850
    Special offer
    152 bd, 1 ba
    900
    Aug 4
    $1,900
    Special offer
    81 bd, 1 ba
    900
    May 1
    $2,499

    What's special

    Deck
    Grab your shades
    This building features access to a deck. Only 3% of buildings in Norfolk have this amenity.
    Well-kept sand dunesLarge private courtyardHot tubExtensive landscapingLush landscapingSemi-private decks
    LONG TERM LEASES & SHORT TERM BEACH RENTALS - WE HAVE 3 PROPERTIES FOR YOU Surfrider Beach Apartments This is a well-loved and well-taken care of 32-unit Bay Front apartment community on the Chesapeake Bay. Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes available on yearly leases starting at $1,200 to $1,399 for studios, $1,399 to $1,499 for $1,699 to $1,799 for 2 bedrooms. For $100 more per month we can install a washer/dryer in these. Large luxury beachfront rentals with washer/dryer, window walls, custom finishes and 800 square foot wrap-around beachfront veranda $2,499 per month. The property is gated and features a large private courtyard with wood decks, gazebos and lush landscaping. Also included are beach front decks, beach front grilling stations with gazebos, well-kept sand dunes, laundry room, and semi-private decks for the apartments. The Surfrider has just received a sunny new face lift that makes the property more inviting and more fun than it ever was & we have a community garden Poseidon Annex at Surfrider The Poseidon is a 120 historical cottage Bayfront along . Furnished 1 & 2 bedroom fully furnished units available at our bay-front resort property, Poseidon. Fully furnished units come with all utilities, linens, housewares, smart televisions, and washer and dryer included. The property features beach umbrellas/chairs, water feature, multiple seating areas, extensive landscaping, hot tub, bay-front pergolas, beachfront cooking station, kayaks, , and Pickle Ball. Perfect for beach vacation daily, weekly and monthly as well as off-season beach living 1-Bedroom $2,000 per month to $2,500 per month from October 1 to April 15 2-Bedroom $2,500 per month to $3,000 per month from October 1 to April 15 Located on the Chesapeake Bay and 0.50 miles from Willoughby Marina District. 5-to-15 minutes from Downtown Norfolk or Hampton, ODU, Hampton U, Norfolk International and Naval Bases. Both Surfrider and Poseidon are Bay-Front and have their own beaches

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Fitness & sports
    • Bocce Court
    • mulitPurposeSportsCourt
    • Other Sports Court
    Other
    • Hot Tub
    • Laundry: In Unit
    • Sauna
    • Shared: Laundry Room
    Outdoor common areas
    • Barbecue
    • Deck
    • Garden: Community Garden
    • Gazebo
    • Lawn
    • Patio: Semi-Private Patio
    • Picnic Area
    • Water Feature
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    • Gated Entry: Gated and Private
    Services & facilities
    • Bicycle Storage
    • On-Site Management
    • Online Maintenance Portal
    • Online Rent Payment
    • Pet Park
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    • Water

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Microwave Oven
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator: 18-Cubic Foot Refrigerator
    • Washer
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan
    • Central Air Conditioning
    Flooring
    • Carpet
    • Hardwood
    • Tile: Custom Tile Work
    • Wood: Wood Floors
    Heating
    • Electric
    • Heat pump
    Internet/Satellite
    • Cable TV Ready
    • High-speed Internet Ready
    Other
    • 10 Steps To Beach
    • 10-steps To Beach
    • 12 Month Lease
    • Ample Parking
    • Apartment Homes Have Either Private Outdoor Or Semi Private Outdoor Seating Areas
    • Bay Front Wrap Around Porch 400 Square Feet
    • Bay-front Window Wall
    • Bayfront Apartment Homes At Surfrider Have A Private 800 Square Foot Veranda
    • Crown Molding
    • Custom Wood Trim
    • Custom Wood Work
    • Extra Closet Shelving & Extra Clothes Rods
    • Furnished
    • Icemaker
    • Large Countertops
    • Our Short Term Rentals Have Their Own Private Outdoor Seating Areas
    • Patio Balcony: Semi-Private Patio
    • Storm Door
    • Wainscoting
    • Walk-in Closet

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • Flexible
    • Monthly
    • Six months
    • One year
    • Less than 1 year
    • More than 1 year
    Pets
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed
    Small dogs
    • Allowed
    • 1 pet max
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 1 pet max
    Parking
    • Parking Lot

    Special Features

    • Bay-front Pergola
    • Bayfront Location
    • Beach-front Recreational Kitchen
    • Corn Hole
    • Extensive Landscaping
    • Extensive Outdoor Seating Areas
    • Free Kayaks
    • Golf Course Within 2 Miles
    • Horseshoe Pit
    • Modern
    • Owner Available
    • Pickle Ball
    • Privacy, Free Beach Umbrellas/chairs
    • Well-kept

    Neighborhood: Willoughby

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    9 / 100
    Car-Dependent
    23 / 100
    Minimal Transit
    37 / 100
    Somewhat Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Norfolk

    GreatSchools rating

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Norfolk, VA is $1,722.

    Average rent

    $1,722

    Month-over-month

    +$30

    Year-over-year

    +$127

    Available rentals

    688

    Norfolk, VA Rental Market Data

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Surf Rider?

    Surf Rider has a walk score of 9, it's car-dependent.

    What is the transit score of Surf Rider?

    Surf Rider has a transit score of 23, it has minimal transit.

    What schools are assigned to Surf Rider?

    The schools assigned to Surf Rider include Ocean View Elementary School, Northside Middle School, and Granby High School.

    Does Surf Rider have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, Surf Rider has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units. Surf Rider also has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is Surf Rider in?

    Surf Rider is in the Willoughby neighborhood in Norfolk, VA.

    What are Surf Rider's policies on pets?

    Large dogs are not allowed. A maximum of 1 small dog is allowed per unit. A maximum of 1 cat is allowed per unit.

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