Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newport News, VA from $400 (127 Rentals)

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Whittaker Place Apartments
$667 - $1,327
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Whittaker Place Apartments

1003 28th StNewport News, VA 23607
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Meadowview Apartments
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$899 - $1,699
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$899 - $1,699

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$899 - $1,699
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Meadowview Apartments

4801 Marshall AveNewport News, VA 23607
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Auburn Pointe
$930 - $1,599
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Auburn Pointe

496 Catina WayNewport News, VA 23608
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Colony Apartments
$985 - $1,350
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$985 - $1,350

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Colony Apartments

13441 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23602
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Huntington on the James
$1,020 - $1,130
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$935 - $1,045
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$1,020 - $1,130
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Huntington on the James

312 73rd StNewport News, VA 23607
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Warwick Village
$1,059 - $1,404
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$1,053 - $1,398
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Warwick Village

495 Nelson DrNewport News, VA 23601
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602 74th St

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The Reserve at Deer Run
$1,115 - $1,325
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$950 - $1,160
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$1,115 - $1,325
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The Reserve at Deer Run

13220 Chester RdNewport News, VA 23608
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Harborstone
$1,111 - $1,516
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Harborstone

761-1A Adams DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Pebble Stone Gardens
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$1,139 - $1,217
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Pebble Stone Gardens

621 Adams DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Colony Square Apartments
$1,135 - $1,545
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Colony Square Apartments

52-53 Colony Square CtNewport News, VA 23602
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newport News, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newport News, VA area range in price from $667 to $15,240 with an overall median price of $1,862. The three Newport News neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Chestnut at $667, Downtown Newport News at $695, and Dunbar at $667. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newport News Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Chestnut$1,472$66743
Downtown Newport News$1,472$69538
Dunbar$1,472$66723
Jefferson$1,472$69518
Jefferson Park$1,472$66733
Magruder$1,472$66740
Marshall$1,472$66736
Reed$1,472$66735
SouthEast Community$1,472$66739
Wilson$1,472$66763

Cheapest Available Newport News Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeland Village Apartments in the Huntington neighborhood priced from $625. Soundview Townhomes in the Huntington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newport News apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeland Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Soundview Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$795
Sea Pines ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$842
Hartford at Anchor PointStudioStudio,1BA$905
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Oyster Point Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA3 - Cottages1BR,1BA$999
The GroveA11BR,1BA$999
Kates TraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,000
Shell Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newport News, VA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newport News area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2X1.5 Model at The Arbors at Pembroke in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,396. The second greatest value Newport News apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Auburn Pointe starting at $1,325 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newport News apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Arbors at Pembroke2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.10
Auburn Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Brennan Pointe II3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
Kates TraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Colony ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Meadowview Apartments3x13BR,1BA$1.10
Soundview Townhomes3 bed3BR,1.5BA$1.17
The GroveB12BR,1BA$1.21
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1.19
Lakeland Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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Newport News Overview

If you’re looking for a new place to call home, Newport News, VA is worth considering. Located right on the East Coast, the city has a lot going for it. It’s the fifth largest city in the state with a population around 180,000. There are a wide variety of Newport News, VA apartments to choose from.

Why live in Newport News, VA?

It’s hard to know where to start when describing all of the positive qualities of Newport News. Just the fact that it’s located on the coast is a huge benefit. You’ll have fresh seafood at your fingertips at local restaurants and supermarkets. Mild temperatures of the region allow you to get outside most any day of the year and stay active whether that means jogging, walking or biking. The town is also rich in history, giving it a sacred and well-established feel. This is a city that you’ll truly be proud to call home.

Newport News, VA
Population: 178,626

Ranked #145

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newport News Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Newport News?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newport News is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newport News?

The cheapest apartment in Newport News is Lakeland Village Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Newport News costs $1,862.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newport News?

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 1,128 regular apartments in Newport News 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 Newport News?

Cheap apartments in Newport News have an average cost of $487 which is $1,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newport News.

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