
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charles Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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Charles Studio Apartments | $1,499 | $1,049 | $1,799 |
Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $752 | $4,061 |
Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $1,015 | $5,058 |
Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,300 | $7,133 |
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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 Flats at Newport Crossing priced from $836. Lexington Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Charles apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Flats at Newport Crossing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
Lexington Commons | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Autumn Lakes Apartments | Kick Off Summer with $0 First Month Rent! Reduc... | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles, VA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charles area is the $0.45 price per square foot 3 BR/3 BA - By The Bedroom - Modern Model at The Suites at Port Warwick in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $629. The second greatest value Charles apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Auburn Pointe starting at $1,299 with a $1.08 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Suites at Port Warwick | 3 BR/3 BA - By The Bedroom - Modern | 1BR,1BA | $0.45 |
Auburn Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
The Grove | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Colony Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
Autumn Lakes Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Forrest Pines Sr | Birch Type 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Lexington Commons | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Flats at Newport Crossing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCharles, Newport News, VA
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Newport News, VA 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 the price of a cheap apartment in Charles?
The cheapest apartment in Charles is Flats at Newport Crossing which is listed at $836, while the average apartment in Charles costs $1,625.
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 64 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 $279 which is $1,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charles.
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