
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forrest Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $800 (23 Rentals)
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Wendwood Square Apartments

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Studio Apartments | $1,384 | $1,049 | $1,990 |
| Forrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $920 | $1,919 |
| Forrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $999 | $2,719 |
| Forrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,325 | $3,309 |
| Forrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $2,109 | $2,634 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Forrest Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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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 Wendwood Square Apartments priced from $950. Oyster Point Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Forrest apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Oyster Point Place | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Highwater Flats | A special thank you to our heroes — $200 in tot... | 2BR,1BA | $1,034 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The James - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forrest, VA
As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forrest area is the $1.40 price per square foot 4 Bed Premium Model at Grand Lake in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,384. The second greatest value Forrest apartment is the The Sequoia Model at Forrest Landing I starting at $1,310 with a $1.24 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake | 4 Bed Premium | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Forrest Landing I | The Sequoia | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Harborstone | C1R-PR | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Legacy at Tech Center | Adler | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Rose | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Ashton at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Oyster Point Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 Wendwood Square Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Forrest costs $2,634.
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 28 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 $172 which is $2,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forrest.
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