Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Newport News Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Huntington on the James
Rent Specials
$1,020 - $1,180
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$935 - $1,095
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$85

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$1,020 - $1,180
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 13

Huntington on the James

312 73rd StNewport News, VA 23607
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Seven Oaks Apartments
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$1,113 - $1,212
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$1,099 - $1,198
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$14

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$1,113 - $1,212
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Seven Oaks Apartments

869 36th StNewport News, VA 23607
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Liberty Apartments
$1,625 - $3,313
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$1,625 - $3,313

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Liberty Apartments

3201 Washington AveNewport News, VA 23607
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property at 330 59th St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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330 59th St

Newport NewsVA23607
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Brennan Pointe I
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brennan Pointe I

3100-3150 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23607

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Warwick
Studio Apartments

Warwick

2410 West AveNewport News, VA 23607
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Snowden Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Snowden Senior 55+

1115-1117 Briarfield RdNewport News, VA 23605
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Shipyard Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shipyard Shores

85 29th StNewport News, VA 23607
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property at 318 61st St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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318 61st St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 321 50th St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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321 50th St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 1004 E Russell Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1004 E Russell Ct

Newport NewsVA23605

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 3 Beds unit found at Brennan Pointe I priced from $680. Soundview Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Downtown Newport News apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$680
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$945
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA2 - Cottages1BR,1BA$999
Chestnut Arms Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Meadowview Apartments3x13BR,1BA$1,099
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1,099
Seven Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1,113
Heritage Forest IThe Willow2BR,2BA$1,300
Shipyard Shores2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450
Shipyard Flats - All Utilities Included2271BR,1BA$1,559

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newport News, VA

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newport News area is the $0.44 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Brennan Pointe I in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $680. The second greatest value Downtown Newport News apartment is the 4x1.5 Model at Meadowview Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $1.49 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.
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.44
Meadowview Apartments4x1.54BR,1.5BA$1.49
River Park Tower Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
Heritage Forest IThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.26
Chestnut Arms Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1.29
Seven Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1.37
Soundview Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$1.41
Shipyard Shores2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA2 - Cottages1BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Newport News Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Newport News?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Newport News is Soundview Townhomes which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Downtown Newport News costs $1,472.

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 36 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 $521 which is $951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Newport News.

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