
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charles Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Charles area of Newport News.


Auburn Pointe

Turlington Oaks

Flats at Newport Crossing

Colony Apartments
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Charles, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Studio Apartments | $1,464 | $1,049 | $1,625 |
| Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $844 | $1,820 |
| Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $1,015 | $2,336 |
| Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,129 | $2,533 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Charles Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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Cheapest Available Charles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charles area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Square Apartments priced from $960. Autumn Lakes Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Charles apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Square Apartments | Classic Newport | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Autumn Lakes Apartments | Discover Comfort, Community, and a Place to Belong | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Highwater Flats | Wrap up a great deal on your new home this wint... | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles, VA
As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charles area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Uptown Apartments in the in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood starting from $1,029. The second greatest value Charles apartment is the 2BR Garden Model at Earle of Warwick Square starting at $1,300 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Glendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charles apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Earle of Warwick Square | 2BR Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Colony Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Newport Crossing Townhomes | The Anchor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| The Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Auburn Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Autumn Lakes Apartments | Discover Comfort, Community, and a Place to Belong | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCharles, Newport News, VA
Ranked #12
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Charles Neighborhood in Newport News, VA
Walk Score®
26 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
16 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Charles Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Charles?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charles is under $1,119.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charles?
The cheapest apartment in Charles is Auburn Pointe which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Charles costs $1,643.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charles?
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 50 regular apartments in Charles 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 Charles?
Cheap apartments in Charles have an average cost of $289 which is $1,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charles.
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