Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charles Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (46 Rentals)

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Colony Apartments
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$985 - $1,350
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$985 - $1,350
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$985 - $1,350
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colony Apartments

13441 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23602
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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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$1,118 - $1,328
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Autumn Lakes Apartments

360 Roseman CtNewport News, VA 23608
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Springhouse Apartments
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$1,132 - $1,846
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$1,132 - $1,846
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Springhouse Apartments

100 Springhouse WayNewport News, VA 23602
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St. Andrews Apartments
$1,200 - $1,885
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$1,200 - $1,885
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$1,200 - $1,885
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St. Andrews Apartments

525 Dartmoor DrNewport News, VA 23608
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Highwater Flats
$1,236 - $1,410
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$1,050 - $1,224
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$186
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$1,236 - $1,410
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highwater Flats

17 Middlesex RdNewport News, VA 23606
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Watermans Crossing Apartments
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$1,455 - $2,225
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$1,449 - $2,219
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$6
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$1,455 - $2,225
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermans Crossing Apartments

638 River Bend CtNewport News, VA 23602
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Aviator Lofts
$1,611 - $2,506
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$1,605 - $2,500
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Aviator Lofts

501 Saint Johns RdNewport News, VA 23602
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Legacy at Tech Center
$1,757 - $2,920
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$1,721 - $2,884
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$36
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$1,757 - $2,920
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legacy at Tech Center

2100-2134 Criston DrNewport News, VA 23602
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Wellesley Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Commons

51 Wellesley DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Timberwoods Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Timberwoods Townhomes

150-156 Jenness LnNewport News, VA 23602
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Huntington Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Village

501 Sophia WayNewport News, VA 23606
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Hiden Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hiden Place

290 Hidenwood DrNewport News, VA 23606
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property at 221 Seasons Trail

$1,795

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$1,795
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 5

221 Seasons Trail

Newport NewsVA23602

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property at 485 Colony Rd

$2,475

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$2,475
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 14

485 Colony Rd

Newport NewsVA23602
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Charles, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charles area of Newport News, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Flats at Newport Crossing priced from $931. Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Charles apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats at Newport Crossing50B12BR,2BA$931
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$985
The GroveA11BR,1BA$999
Uptown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,029
River Breeze ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,048
Wendwood Square ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$1,075
Autumn Lakes Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1,118
Silver Hill at Arboretum ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom A1 60%1BR,1BA$1,119
Springhouse ApartmentsThe Arbor1BR,1BA$1,132
Colony Square ApartmentsUpgraded Newport1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles, VA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charles area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3BR Model at Featherstone Apartments at Kiln Creek in the in the Wendwood neighborhood starting from $1,829. The second greatest value Charles apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Auburn Pointe starting at $1,325 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Featherstone Apartments at Kiln Creek3BR3BR,2BA$1.45
Auburn Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Uptown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
River Breeze ApartmentsRenovated Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.53
The GroveB12BR,1BA$1.21
Forrest Pines SrBirch Type 1S2BR,1BA$1.45
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Wendwood Square ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$1.40
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$1.30
Autumn Lakes Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.49

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Charles, Newport News, VA

Ranked #8

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charles Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charles?

The cheapest apartment in Charles is Colony Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Charles costs $1,747.

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 34 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 $567 which is $1,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charles.

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