Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hampton Neighborhood of Hampton, VA from $600 (27 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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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 $820. Hampton River Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hampton apartments for rent in Hampton, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Creek2BD, 1BA2BR,1BA$820
Hampton River VillasAdmiralStudio,1BA$925
Shell Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Monterey ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
John Abbitt Apartments2 BR Garden2BR,1BA$1,095
Foxcroft I2BR Garden2BR,2BA$1,100
Sinclair CommonsHappy Holidays - We have a Present for you. Mov...1BR,1BA$1,131
Apartments of Merrimac1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,170
Cove Harbor TownhomesGarden Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,175
Hampton Creek ApartmentsThe Hampton- Upgraded2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hampton, VA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hampton area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Standard Townhouse Model at Harbor Oak Townhomes in the in the Downtown Hampton neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Downtown Hampton apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Sunset Creek starting at $1,527 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Downtown Hampton 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.
Harbor Oak Townhomes3 Bedroom Standard Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Sunset Creek3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
Hampton Community Townhomes3x1.5 SM3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Bridgeport ApartmentsThe Seabreeze2BR,2BA$1.35
Foxcroft I2BR Garden2BR,2BA$1.15
Pembroke Pines Apartments2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.26
Hampton Creek ApartmentsThe Hampton- Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.38
John Abbitt Apartments2 BR Garden2BR,1BA$1.40
Shell Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Monterey ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hampton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Hampton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Hampton is under $1,175.

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 $1,750.

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 28 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 $362 which is $1,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Hampton.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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