Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Newport News, VA from $400 (26 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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Seven Oaks Apartments
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$1,113 - $1,212
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$1,099 - $1,198
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Seven Oaks Apartments

869 36th StNewport News, VA 23607
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Autumn Lakes Apartments
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$1,118 - $1,328
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$939 - $1,149
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$179
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Autumn Lakes Apartments

360 Roseman CtNewport News, VA 23608
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Waterford Pointe
$1,095 - $1,501
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Waterford Pointe

105 E Lakeshore DrHampton, VA 23666
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Newport News, VA
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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 $999.

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

The cheapest apartment in Newport News is Meadowview Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Newport News costs $1,890.

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 1,795 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 $385 which is $1,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newport News.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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