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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Studio Apartments | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Dunbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $695 | $1,705 |
| Dunbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $795 | $1,900 |
| Dunbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $895 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Soundview Townhomes priced from $695. 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 | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
| Whittaker Place Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $995 |
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunbar area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom 2 Bath Model at River Park Tower Apartment Homes in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Dunbar apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Legacy Landing starting at $1,262 with a $1.46 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park Tower Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Legacy Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Seven Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Shipyard Shores | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Shipyard Flats | 226 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Whittaker Place Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dunbar Apartment is $695 at Soundview Townhomes.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dunbar is starting from $795 at Soundview Townhomes.
The best deal on a cheap Dunbar Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Soundview Townhomes and starts from $895.
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