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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarfield Studio Apartments | $880 | $667 | $1,044 |
| Briarfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $695 | $1,691 |
| Briarfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,361 | $795 | $1,929 |
| Briarfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $1,099 | $1,976 |
| Briarfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,245 | $1,699 |
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Briarfield Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
See all Apartments in Newport NewsThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Briarfield area of Newport News, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Soundview Townhomes priced from $795. Meadowview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Briarfield apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Hartford at Anchor Point | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Chestnut Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes | A3 - Cottages | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Admiral Pointe | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Westover Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Riverlands Apartments | 1BD NS | 1BD Non-Smoking | 597 | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Seven Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Windsor Court Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Briarfield area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Brennan Pointe II in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,446. The second greatest value Briarfield apartment is the 4x1.5 Model at Meadowview Apartments starting at $1,714 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Huntington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Briarfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan Pointe II | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 4x1.5 | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Mercury West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Carson Square Apartments | Camden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Seven Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Admiral Pointe | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Windsor Court Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Chestnut Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Westover Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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The cheapest apartment in Briarfield is Chestnut Arms Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Briarfield costs $1,472.
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 21 regular apartments in Briarfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Briarfield have an average cost of $380 which is $1,092 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarfield.
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