
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunbar Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $500 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dunbar area of Newport News.


621 44th St

Whittaker Place Apartments

Meadowview Apartments

1326 24th St

1326 24th St
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236 Buxton Ave

236 Buxton Ave

1326 24th St

236 Buxton Ave

1326 24th St

236 Buxton Ave
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236 Buxton Ave

236 Buxton Ave

236 Buxton Ave
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Dunbar, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunbar?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dunbar Studio Apartments | $995 | $995 | $995 |
Dunbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $795 | $1,699 |
Dunbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $835 | $1,700 |
Dunbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $995 | $1,799 |
Dunbar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $1,095 | $1,699 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dunbar Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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Cheapest Available Dunbar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunbar 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 $795. Here are the most affordable Dunbar apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brennan Pointe I | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $680 |
Soundview Townhomes | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Whittaker Place Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Meadowview Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Legacy Landing | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar, VA
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dunbar 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 Dunbar apartment is the 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath Model at The Jimmy starting at $1,850 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Huntington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunbar apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Brennan Pointe I | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.44 |
The Jimmy | 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Seven Oaks Apartments | **Limited Time Rent Special!** | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Meadowview Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
River Park Tower Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Legacy Landing | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Liberty Apartments | Washington | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Shipyard Flats | 221 | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Whittaker Place Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDunbar, Newport News, VA
Ranked #78
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Dunbar Neighborhood in Newport News, VA
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Dunbar Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dunbar?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dunbar is under $1,510.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunbar?
The cheapest apartment in Dunbar is Soundview Townhomes which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Dunbar costs $1,559.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dunbar?
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 22 regular apartments in Dunbar 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 Dunbar?
Cheap apartments in Dunbar have an average cost of $625 which is $934 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar.
Expert Rental Resources
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