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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Studio Apartments | $855 | $667 | $1,044 |
| Dunbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $695 | $1,545 |
| Dunbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $795 | $1,770 |
| Dunbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $1,145 | $2,250 |
| Dunbar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,245 | $1,699 |
There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dunbar Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
See all Apartments in Newport NewsThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunbar area of Newport News, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Soundview Townhomes priced from $795. Meadowview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Dunbar apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
| Shipyard Shores | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunbar area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Brennan Pointe II in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,446. The second greatest value Dunbar apartment is the 3 bed Model at Soundview Townhomes starting at $1,145 with a $1.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan Pointe II | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Soundview Townhomes | 3 bed | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Shipyard Flats | 106 | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Shipyard Shores | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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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 3 regular apartments in Dunbar that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Dunbar have an average cost of $520 which is $952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar.
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