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

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Snowden Senior 55+
1 Bedroom Apartments

Snowden Senior 55+

1115-1117 Briarfield RdNewport News, VA 23605
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Executive Suites
Studio Apartments

Executive Suites

2901-2907 W Mercury BlvdHampton, VA 23666
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Briarfield, Newport News, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$680
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$845
Hartford at Anchor PointStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.44
The Jamestown ApartmentsTidewater Townhome Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Admiral Pointe2 BD - D22BR,1BA$1.03
Mercury West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Christopher Crossing2b1b2BR,1BA$1.59
Seven Oaks Apartments**Limited Time Rent Special!**2BR,1BA$1.36
Heritage ForestThe Elm1BR,1BA$1.52
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Huntington on the James1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Briarfield, Newport News, VA

Ranked #38

Among neighborhoods in Newport News, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Newport News. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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