
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

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 | $1,575 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $900 | $1,750 |
Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $1,185 | $3,841 |
Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,420 | $3,065 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Autumn Lakes Apartments | Kick Off Summer with $0 First Month Rent! Reduc... | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Young's Mill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Monarch Crossing Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 750 sqft | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Legacy at Tech Center | Gable | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.71 |
Styron Square Apartments | The Baldwin | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
The Reserves at Arboretum Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Autumn Lakes Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Watermans Crossing Apartments | The Shores | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Linden at Forrest Pines | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
700 Acqua Apartments | The Solomon | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Monarch Crossing Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 750 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Young's Mill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
MAA Radius | Vibe | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCharles, Newport News, VA
Ranked #49
Among neighborhoods in Newport News, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 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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