
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maxwell Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (18 Rentals)
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Maxwell, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Maxwell?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $1,049 | $1,755 |
| Maxwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $920 | $1,830 |
| Maxwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $1,015 | $2,243 |
| Maxwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $1,350 | $2,292 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Maxwell Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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Cheapest Available Maxwell Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Maxwell area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Square Apartments priced from $895. Wendwood Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Maxwell apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Square Apartments | Classic Newport | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The James - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Silver Hill at Arboretum Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom A1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maxwell, VA
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maxwell area is the $1.60 price per square foot Renovated Three Bedroom Model at River Breeze Apartments in the in the Wendwood neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Maxwell apartment is the Rose Model at Wendwood Square Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Glendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maxwell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Breeze Apartments | Renovated Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Rose | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Colony Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Forest Lake at City Center | Renovated Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Monarch Crossing | 2b1b Platinum Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| Impressions | Key | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Arboretum Place Apartments | WILLOW B60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Young's Mill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maxwell Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Maxwell?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Maxwell is under $1,288.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maxwell?
The cheapest apartment in Maxwell is Wendwood Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Maxwell costs $1,625.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Maxwell?
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 19 regular apartments in Maxwell 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 Maxwell?
Cheap apartments in Maxwell have an average cost of $191 which is $1,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maxwell.
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