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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Studio Apartments | $1,698 | $1,600 | $1,829 |
| Maxwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $985 | $2,449 |
| Maxwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $1,115 | $2,506 |
| Maxwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,358 | $2,532 |
| Maxwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,747 | $1,747 |
There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Maxwell Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
See all Apartments in Newport NewsThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Maxwell area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Square Apartments priced from $1,085. Wendwood Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,117. 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 | $1,085 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Silver Hill at Arboretum Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom A1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Young's Mill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Monarch Crossing | 1b1b Gold Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Highwater Flats | Because heroes deserve more — enjoy $200 in tot... | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
| Colony Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,298 |
| River Breeze Apartments | Renovated Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maxwell area is the $1.73 price per square foot The Citizen Model at Citizen Apartments in the in the Wendwood neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Maxwell apartment is the B2 Model at The Reserves at Arboretum Apartments starting at $1,830 with a $1.68 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen Apartments | The Citizen | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| The Reserves at Arboretum Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Monarch Crossing | 3b2b Platinum Unit | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| River Breeze Apartments | Renovated Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Rose | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Arboretum Place Apartments | WILLOW B60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Colony Apartments | One Bedroom Efficency | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Young's Mill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Maxwell is under $1,300.
The cheapest apartment in Maxwell is Colony Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Maxwell costs $1,755.
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 8 regular apartments in Maxwell that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Maxwell have an average cost of $691 which is $1,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maxwell.
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