Cheap Apartments for Rent in Newport News, VA from $400 (155 Rentals)

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Whittaker Place Apartments
$835 - $1,299
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Whittaker Place Apartments

1003 28th StNewport News, VA 23607
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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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property at 511 Randolph Rd

$995

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511 Randolph Rd

Newport NewsVA23601
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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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Huntington on the James

312 73rd StNewport News, VA 23607
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property at 602 74th St

$1,080

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602 74th St

Newport NewsVA23605

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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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The Reserve at Deer Run

13220 Chester RdNewport News, VA 23608
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Woodscape Apartments
$1,116 - $1,526
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Woodscape Apartments

581 Calla CtNewport News, VA 23608
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Springhouse Apartments
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$1,119 - $1,899
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Springhouse Apartments

100 Springhouse WayNewport News, VA 23602
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newport News, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Newport News, VA area range in price from $691 to $15,240 with an overall median price of $2,005. The three Newport News neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Chestnut at $691, Downtown Newport News at $691, and Dunbar at $695. 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$69164
Downtown Newport News$1,472$69138
Dunbar$1,472$69531
Jefferson$1,472$69516
Jefferson Park$1,472$69140
Magruder$1,472$69148
Marshall$1,472$69144
Reed$1,472$69141
SouthEast Community$1,472$69145
Sanford$1,646$844128

Cheapest Available Newport News Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Soundview Townhomes in the Huntington neighborhood priced from $695. Ada Park in the Hidenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newport News apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$695
Ada Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$805
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Meadowview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$955
Sea Pines ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$967
Whittaker Place ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$995
The GroveA11BR,1BA$999
Oyster Point Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA2 - Cottages1BR,1BA$999
Kates TraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newport News, VA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newport News area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Auburn Pointe in the in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood starting from $1,104. The second greatest value Newport News apartment is the 1X1 Model at The Arbors at Pembroke starting at $1,158 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Huntington 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.
Auburn Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.92
The Arbors at Pembroke1X11BR,1BA$1.05
Uptown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Kates TraceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Colony ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The GroveB12BR,1BA$1.21
Trellis at Lee's Mill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1.29
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1.19
Soundview Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$1.07

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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

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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 $695, while the average apartment in Newport News costs $2,005.

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 1,381 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 $371 which is $1,634 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newport News.

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