Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hampton Neighborhood of Hampton, VA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Old Point Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Point Apartments

949 N Mallory StHampton, VA 23663
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Pembroke Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pembroke Apartments

609 E Pembroke AveHampton, VA 23669
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King's Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

King's Way

30 Kings WayHampton, VA 23669

Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Hampton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hampton area of Hampton, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Bay Creek priced from $935. Shell Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hampton apartments for rent in Hampton, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Creek2BD, 1BA2BR,1BA$935
Shell Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Monterey ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Hampton River VillasClipper1BR,1BA$1,075
John Abbitt Apartments2 BR Garden2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hampton, VA

As of August 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hampton area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Dune Model at Bridgeport Apartments in the in the Willow Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,564. The second greatest value Downtown Hampton apartment is the The Franklin Model at Wilsondale Apartments starting at $1,515 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Willow Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hampton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgeport ApartmentsThe Dune3BR,2BA$1.30
Wilsondale ApartmentsThe Franklin2BR,2BA$1.32
Pembroke Pines Apartments2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.26
Hampton Community Townhomes2x12BR,1BA$1.36
Sunset Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Harbor Oak Townhomes1 Bedroom Downstairs w/ patio1BR,1BA$1.38
The Grand Hampton At Langley2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
John Abbitt Apartments2 BR Garden2BR,1BA$1.40
Monterey ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Shell Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Hampton. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Hampton Neighborhood in Hampton, VA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hampton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Hampton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Hampton is Hampton River Villas which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Downtown Hampton costs $1,725.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Hampton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Downtown Hampton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Hampton?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Hampton have an average cost of $272 which is $1,453 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Hampton.

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