A chic beach shack. This simple apartment home is steps to toes in the sand and comes with great beach chairs. A 1 bedroom/1 bath set appointed for short or long term stays. The apartment has 1 queen beds, two twin beds (day bed) and one queen sleeper sofa, feather pillows, sevenfold towels, all weather down duvets, central heat and air, a futon with linens and a fabulous shared deck. Walk out your door turn right and walk onto the beach. Enjoy epic Chesapeake bay sunsets and the luxury of a quiet safe beach. Pets allowed. Each apartment gets two parking spaces. Please request permission for more than 2 cars.
Please note the deck photos are not meant to be misleading, the deck is a shared deck for the entire apartment building. Basic beach supplies, towels and chairs are provided. We do not provide any type of shared snorkeling gear.
Brokered by Sojourn Realty- licensed in Virginia
Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing and additional pricing components, please visit our website or message us here on Zillow. Rent prices include both base rent and any applicable license fees for furniture, amenities and utilities.
For stays between 180 - 364 days, there is a security deposit in the amount of half of the monthly rent, which is due at time of lease signing. For stays 365 days or more, there is a security deposit in the amount of one full month of rent, which is due at time of lease signing. There is a non-refundable, $45 Rental Application. All utilities are included. Flexible lease terms!
Pet Fees & Etiquette - Pet friendly homes have a non-refundable pet fee of $450 per pet for any stays over 30 days. ESA and service animals are welcome with the appropriate documentation.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,350/mo
Fees may apply
1278 W Ocean View Ave, APT A, Norfolk, VA 23503
1beds
600sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
Apartment
Available Wed Aug 5 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
Shared laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Epic chesapeake bay sunsetsQuiet safe beachFabulous shared deckFuton with linensFeather pillowsQueen bedsSevenfold towels
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
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Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Disabled access
Features
- Exterior features: Pet Friendly, Utilities included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Norfolk
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Sublet/Temporary
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 12/14/2025 | Listing removed | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Listing removed | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 10/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,350-22.9%$2/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $1,750$3/sqft |
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| 7/21/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,750$3/sqft |
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| 7/14/2024 | Listing removed | $1,750$3/sqft |
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| 7/13/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,750+29.6%$3/sqft |
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| 12/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/19/2023 | Price change | $1,350-18.2%$2/sqft |
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| 11/5/2023 | Price change | $1,650-5.7%$3/sqft |
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| 9/29/2023 | Price change | $1,750+16.7%$3/sqft |
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| 10/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,500+114.3%$3/sqft |
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| 11/14/2019 | Listing removed | $700$1/sqft |
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| 9/23/2019 | Listed for rent | $700$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Willoughby
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ocean View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 3/10Northside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Granby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
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