
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarfield Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (6 Rentals)
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Briarfield, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Briarfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Briarfield Studio Apartments | $1,444 | $875 | $1,799 |
Briarfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $845 | $2,445 |
Briarfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $945 | $3,150 |
Briarfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $680 | $3,265 |
Briarfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $1,145 | $1,699 |
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Cheapest Available Briarfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Briarfield area of Newport News, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Brennan Pointe I priced from $680. Soundview Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Briarfield apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brennan Pointe I | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $680 |
Soundview Townhomes | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Hartford at Anchor Point | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarfield, VA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Briarfield 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 Briarfield apartment is the Tidewater Townhome Renovated Model at The Jamestown Apartments starting at $1,545 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Robinson Terrace 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. |
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Brennan Pointe I | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.44 |
The Jamestown Apartments | Tidewater Townhome Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Admiral Pointe | 2 BD - D2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Mercury West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Christopher Crossing | 2b1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Seven Oaks Apartments | **Limited Time Rent Special!** | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Heritage Forest | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Chestnut Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Huntington on the James | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Soundview Townhomes | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBriarfield, Newport News, VA
Ranked #38
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Briarfield Neighborhood in Newport News, VA
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Briarfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Briarfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Briarfield is under $1,073.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Briarfield?
The cheapest apartment in Briarfield is Soundview Townhomes which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Briarfield costs $1,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Briarfield?
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 22 regular apartments in Briarfield 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 Briarfield?
Cheap apartments in Briarfield have an average cost of $363 which is $1,212 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarfield.
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