Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Newport News Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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4259 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4229 Orcutt Ave

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4229 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4211 Orcutt Ave

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4211 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4104 Newsome Dr

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4104 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607

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property at 4163 Newsome Dr

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4163 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4357 Newsome Dr

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4357 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4249 Orcutt Ave

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4249 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 861-841 41st St

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861-841 41st St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4149 Newsome Dr

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4149 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607

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property at 4203 Orcutt Ave

$695

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4203 Orcutt Ave

Fort EustisVA23604
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Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Newport News Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Newport News area of Newport News, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Soundview Townhomes priced from $695. Lakeland Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Downtown Newport News apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soundview Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$695
Lakeland Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$760
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Meadowview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$955
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newport News, VA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newport News area is the $2.01 price per square foot 3 Bed - 3 Bath Model at Shipyard Shores in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Downtown Newport News apartment is the The Sycamore Model at Heritage Forest I starting at $1,510 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Huntington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Newport News apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shipyard Shores3 Bed - 3 Bath3BR,3BA$2.01
Heritage Forest IThe Sycamore3BR,2BA$1.24
Brennan Pointe II3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.94
Soundview Townhomes4 bed4BR,1.5BA$1.25
Seven Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1.50
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1.31
Lakeland Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Meadowview Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.56
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Newport News Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Newport News?

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 Downtown Newport News 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 Downtown Newport News?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Newport News have an average cost of $472 which is $627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Newport News.

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