Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jenkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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870 Lucas Creek RdNewport News, VA 23608
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150-156 Jenness LnNewport News, VA 23602
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Jenkins, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jenkins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jenkins area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lexington Commons priced from $895. Autumn Lakes Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Jenkins apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington Commons1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Autumn Lakes ApartmentsKick Off Summer with $0 First Month Rent! Reduc...1BR,1BA$900
Auburn Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Collinwood Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Flats at Newport CrossingB12BR,1BA$1,017

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jenkins, VA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jenkins area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Auburn Pointe in the in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Jenkins apartment is the C1 Model at The Grove starting at $1,485 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jenkins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Auburn Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The GroveC13BR,1BA$1.24
Colony Square ApartmentsRenovated Huntington2BR,2BA$1.30
Autumn Lakes Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1.37
Newport Crossing TownhomesThe Anchor2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Forrest Pines SeniorBirch Type 12BR,1BA$1.37
Mariners Green Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath with Washer Dryer2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Flats at Newport CrossingB12BR,1BA$1.34
Monarch Crossing Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 750 sqft1BR,1BA$1.45
Lexington Commons1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia and customized analysis for Central Newport News, VA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. 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, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Jenkins Neighborhood in Newport News, VA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jenkins Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jenkins?

The cheapest apartment in Jenkins is Lexington Commons which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Jenkins costs $2,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jenkins?

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 46 regular apartments in Jenkins 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 Jenkins?

Cheap apartments in Jenkins have an average cost of $294 which is $2,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jenkins.

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