Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charles Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $900 (5 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Lakes Apartments priced from $900. Young's Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Charles apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Lakes ApartmentsKick Off Summer with $0 First Month Rent! Reduc...1BR,1BA$900
Young's Mill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1,070
Monarch Crossing Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 750 sqft1BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles, VA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charles area is the $1.71 price per square foot Gable Model at Legacy at Tech Center in the in the Wendwood neighborhood starting from $2,473. The second greatest value Charles apartment is the The Baldwin Model at Styron Square Apartments starting at $1,710 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Robinson Terrace 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.
Legacy at Tech CenterGable3BR,2.5BA$1.71
Styron Square ApartmentsThe Baldwin2BR,2BA$1.47
The Reserves at Arboretum ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.56
Autumn Lakes Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1.37
Watermans Crossing ApartmentsThe Shores2BR,1BA$1.97
Linden at Forrest PinesThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.58
700 Acqua ApartmentsThe Solomon1BR,1BA$2.06
Monarch Crossing Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 750 sqft1BR,1BA$1.47
Young's Mill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1.53
MAA RadiusVibe1BR,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charles, Newport News, VA

Ranked #49

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charles Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charles?

The cheapest apartment in Charles is Autumn Lakes Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Charles costs $1,750.

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 11 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 $153 which is $1,597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charles.

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