Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newport News, VA from $400 (158 Rentals)

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Whittaker Place Apartments
$662 - $1,299
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Whittaker Place Apartments

1003 28th StNewport News, VA 23607
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$895

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3302 Chestnut Ave

Newport NewsVA23607

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Colony Apartments
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$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
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$1,020 - $1,180
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$935 - $1,095
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$1,020 - $1,180
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Huntington on the James

312 73rd StNewport News, VA 23607
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$1,050

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3800 Roanoke Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
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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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Springhouse Apartments
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$1,096 - $1,983
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Springhouse Apartments

100 Springhouse WayNewport News, VA 23602
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Seven Oaks Apartments
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$1,113
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$1,099
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Seven Oaks Apartments

869 36th StNewport News, VA 23607
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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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Woodscape Apartments
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$1,116 - $1,526
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Woodscape Apartments

581 Calla CtNewport News, VA 23608
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Autumn Lakes Apartments
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$1,118 - $1,228
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$939 - $1,049
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$179

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$1,118 - $1,228
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Autumn Lakes Apartments

360 Roseman CtNewport News, VA 23608
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newport News, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newport News, VA area range in price from $662 to $15,240 with an overall median price of $1,942. The three Newport News neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Riverside at $999, Sanford at $801, and Hilton at $905. 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
Riverside$1,565$999104
Sanford$1,643$801101
Hilton$1,645$90556
Sedgefield$1,645$90562
Warwick$1,645$905128
Boulevard$1,697$920148
Briarfield$1,699$66296
Chestnut$1,699$66274
Downtown Newport News$1,699$69159
Dunbar$1,699$66248

Cheapest Available Newport News Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newport News, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Brennan Pointe I in the Huntington neighborhood priced from $680. Sea Pines Apartments in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $842. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newport News apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$680
Sea Pines ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$842
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$945
Meadowview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$955
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$985
Oyster Point Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA2 - Cottages1BR,1BA$999
The GroveA11BR,1BA$999
Kates TraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,000
Chestnut Arms Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newport News, VA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newport News area is the $0.44 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Brennan Pointe I in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $680. 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.
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.44
Auburn Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Hickory Point Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath + Den Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Uptown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Kates TraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Chestnut Arms Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Wendwood Square ApartmentsRose2BR,1BA$1.20
The GroveB12BR,1BA$1.21
Newport Crossing TownhomesThe Anchor2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Turlington Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 Soundview Townhomes which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Newport News costs $1,942.

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 1,766 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 $260 which is $1,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newport News.

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