Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forrest Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $800 (49 Rentals)

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Warwick Village
$1,144 - $1,404
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$1,138 - $1,398
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Warwick Village

495 Nelson DrNewport News, VA 23601
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The Landing at Oyster Point
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$1,208 - $1,926
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$1,173 - $1,891
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$1,208 - $1,926
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Landing at Oyster Point

961 Marcus DrNewport News, VA 23602
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Highwater Flats
$1,236 - $1,410
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$1,050 - $1,224
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$186

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$1,236 - $1,410
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Highwater Flats

17 Middlesex RdNewport News, VA 23606
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Harborstone
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$1,236 - $1,551
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Harborstone

761-1A Adams DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Newport Lake
$1,280 - $1,980
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$1,025 - $1,725
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$255

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$1,280 - $1,980
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Newport Lake

173 Louise DrNewport News, VA 23601
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The Villages at City Center
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$1,325 - $2,475
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$1,295 - $2,445
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Villages at City Center

828 Forrest DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Forest Lake at City Center
$1,341 - $2,351
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$1,310 - $2,320
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Forest Lake at City Center

307 Saint Thomas DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Jefferson Flats
$1,370 - $1,835
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$1,350 - $1,815
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$20

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$1,370 - $1,835
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7

Jefferson Flats

11112 Mintwood PlNewport News, VA 23601
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Mariners Green Apartments
$1,381
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$1,375
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 23

Mariners Green Apartments

12711 Nettles DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes
$1,405 - $1,751
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$1,405 - $1,751

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$1,405 - $1,751
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Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes

600 Huntgate CirNewport News, VA 23606
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Watermans Crossing Apartments
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$1,455 - $2,225
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$1,449 - $2,219
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$6

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$1,455 - $2,225
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Watermans Crossing Apartments

638 River Bend CtNewport News, VA 23602
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Newport Landing Apartments
$1,530 - $2,080
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$1,275 - $1,825
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$255

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$1,530 - $2,080
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Newport Landing Apartments

19 Port LndgNewport News, VA 23601
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Legacy at Tech Center
$1,728 - $2,967
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$1,692 - $2,931
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$36

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$1,728 - $2,967
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Legacy at Tech Center

2100-2134 Criston DrNewport News, VA 23602
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Deer Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park Apartments

11430 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23601
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$850

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222 Belray Dr

Newport NewsVA23601
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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
property at 177 Nantucket Pl

$1,380

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177 Nantucket Pl

Newport NewsVA23606

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Belmont at City Center
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Belmont at City Center

900 Lakefront CommonsNewport News, VA 23606
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Westwood Apartments
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$1,130 - $1,450
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$1,130 - $1,450

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Westwood Apartments

101 Maywood DrHampton, VA 23666
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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 2 Beds unit found at Oyster Point Place priced from $999. Turlington Oaks Apartments 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
Oyster Point Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,015
Wendwood Square ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$1,117
Silver Hill at Arboretum ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom A1 60%1BR,1BA$1,133
Warwick Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,144
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,187
Young's Mill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1,199
The Landing at Oyster PointJuniper1BR,1BA$1,208
Pebble Stone GardensThe Brooke2BR,1BA$1,217
Highwater FlatsBecause heroes deserve more — enjoy $200 in tot...1BR,1BA$1,236

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forrest, VA

As of May 20, 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 B2 Model at The Reserves at Arboretum Apartments starting at $1,692 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Glendale 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 Lake4 Bed Premium4BR,2.5BA$1.40
The Reserves at Arboretum ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.55
Winston TownhousesNoland2BR,1.5BA$1.38
ImpressionsCoral2BR,2BA$1.57
Ashton at Oyster Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1.19
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Wendwood Square ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$1.40
Oyster Point Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.51

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Forrest, Newport News, VA

Ranked #8

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 a cheap apartment in Forrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forrest is under $1,236.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forrest?

The cheapest apartment in Forrest is Turlington Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Forrest costs $2,459.

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 18 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 $193 which is $2,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forrest.

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