Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forrest Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $700 (10 Rentals)
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Forrest, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forrest Studio Apartments | $1,769 | $1,769 | $1,769 |
Forrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $1,000 | $2,856 |
Forrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $1,135 | $3,297 |
Forrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,440 | $2,560 |
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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 Newport Landing Apartments priced from $1,125. Oyster Point Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Forrest apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Newport Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Oyster Point Place | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forrest, VA
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forrest area is the $1.50 price per square foot Pinehurst Model at Meridian Parkside in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,053. The second greatest value Forrest apartment is the The Baldwin Model at Styron Square Apartments starting at $1,710 with a $1.47 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Meridian Parkside | Pinehurst | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Styron Square Apartments | The Baldwin | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Forrest Landing | The Sequoia | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
Forest Lake at City Center | Renovated Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Newport Landing Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Ashton at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Sharps Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Oyster Point Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Waverly at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forrest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forrest?
The cheapest apartment in Forrest is Newport Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Forrest costs $1,952.
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 10 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 $179 which is $1,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forrest.
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