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Onancock, VA Homes for Rent

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    $1,100 per month

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 668 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    12 Holly St, Onancock, VA 23417

    Charming Bugalow within town limits of Onancock. Know as "The Cottage", this 668 sq ft home features one bedroom, living room and office or bedroom 2, small kitchen, screened porch and full bath. Spacious back yard with lavender and rosemary plants and several fig bushes. Short distance to down town and close to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital.

    Janice York COLDWELL BANKER HARBOUR REALTY

    12 Holly St, Onancock, VA 23417
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    $1,800 per month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,520 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    12 Nelson Dr, Onancock, VA 23417

    Charming single level home located just outside of Onancock Town Limits. Close to shops, galleries, restaurants, theaters, hospital, highway. Pets will be considered on a case by case basis. 3 br, 2 ba, renovated kitchen, nice appliances, big fenced in yard.

    Dana Dillon COLDWELL BANKER HARBOUR REALTY

    12 Nelson Dr, Onancock, VA 23417
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    $2,500 per month

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,051 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    1 Turner St, Onancock, VA 23417

    Nestled on 250 feet of Onancock Creek, this light-filled home offers stunning creek views from every room and spacious renovated porches. Watch eagles, herons, and sunsets from the new dockside deck and saltwater pool. Flowering plants, pecan trees, raised beds, a two-story garage with climate-controlled workshop, and new high-efficiency HVAC add comfort. Quiet dead-end street in town.

    Janice York COLDWELL BANKER HARBOUR REALTY

    1 Turner St, Onancock, VA 23417

Why Live in Onancock

Onancock, VA, is a waterfront town framed by a Chesapeake Bay creek, attracting boaters and artists alike. Established in 1680 as a port town, Onancock now thrives with a community marina and a lively downtown known for art galleries and community events. Historic preservation is key, with residents maintaining Colonial Revivals, Queen Annes, and bungalows from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The town features mid-20th-century cottages and 21st-century New Traditionals, some with private boat docks. Severe rainstorms can cause creek overflow, necessitating flood insurance for waterfront properties. Onancock Wharf and Marina offers boat storage, a ramp, and gas services, with Mallard’s seafood restaurant nearby, often hosting live music. The Tangier-Onancock Ferry operates seasonally, attracting some tourists. Downtown Onancock boasts murals, boutiques, diverse dining options, and entertainment venues like Roseland Theatre and Historic Cokesbury Cultural Center. Monthly Second Friday Art Strolls and weekly farmers markets add to the town's vibrant atmosphere. Inland green spaces include a dog park and Little League ball fields, with oceanfront beaches like Chincoteague Island 30 miles east. Onancock is zoned for Accomack County Public Schools, with Eastern Shore Community College 7 miles south. The community is walkable, especially near the water during sunsets, and U.S. Route 13 provides easy driving access to Salisbury, 60 miles north. STAR Transit offers bus service to nearby communities, and Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital provides local healthcare.

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The most popular zip codes in Onancock, VA for renters is 23417.
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