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Onancock, VA Homes for Rent

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    $1,100 per month

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,650 Sq Ft
    • Apartment for Rent

    14323 Sunset Ln, Onancock, VA 23417

    Has been rented. Waiting for paperwork. This is a duplex on a 24 waterfront estate on Onancock Creek looking out into Chesapeake Bay. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths. About 12 or 14 minutes into historic waterfront Onancock. There is a 500' dock with boat lift. Must have 650 or higher credit score and present credit report. 1st, last month's rent and security deposit. Pets welcome with interview at

    Schuyler Hurlbut Weichert, Realtors Mason - Davis

    14323 Sunset Ln, 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
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    $1,900 per month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,782 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    16082 Cashville Rd, Onancock, VA 23417

    Contemporary home with open floor plan on half an acre. Short drive to downtown Onancock, public boat ramp, shopping and Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. Credit score of 700 and completed lease application required, if credit score is below 700 full credit report and proof of income required. No smoking, no pets.

    Janice York COLDWELL BANKER HARBOUR REALTY

    16082 Cashville Rd, 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 include 23417, 23410 and 23336.
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