Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forrest Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $800 (40 Rentals)

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Deer Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park Apartments

11430 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23601
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Victoria Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Place

831 Forrest DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Forrest Landing II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Landing II

14 Forrest DrNewport News, VA 23606

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Forrest, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forrest area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Wendwood Square Apartments priced from $1,000. Turlington Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Forrest apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wendwood Square ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$1,000
Turlington Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,015
Waverly at Oyster Point1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Highwater FlatsIt might still be warm outside, but these speci...1BR,1BA$1,050
Warwick Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,053
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The James - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,090
Silver Hill at Arboretum ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom A1 60%1BR,1BA$1,119
HarborstoneS1R-PRStudio,1BA$1,131
Oyster Point Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,135
Christopher Crossing1b1b1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forrest, VA

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forrest area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bed Premium Model at Grand Lake in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Forrest apartment is the The Legacy Model at The Villas at Coventry starting at $2,375 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Lake3 Bed Premium3BR,1.5BA$1.33
The Villas at CoventryThe Legacy3BR,2BA$1.58
The Jamestown ApartmentsTidewater Townhome Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Winston TownhousesNoland2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Arboretum Place ApartmentsWILLOW B602BR,1BA$1.59
Turlington Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Wendwood Square ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$1.25
Pebble Stone GardensMeadow2BR,1BA$1.61
Oyster Point Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.51

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Forrest, Newport News, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia, including Newport News. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forrest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forrest?

The cheapest apartment in Forrest is Wendwood Square Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Forrest costs $2,409.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forrest?

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 26 regular apartments in Forrest 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 Forrest?

Cheap apartments in Forrest have an average cost of $181 which is $2,228 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forrest.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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