
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maxwell Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Maxwell area of Newport News.


Silver Hill at Arboretum Apartments

Turlington Oaks Apartments

Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments

Hidenwood Apartments

Earle of Warwick Square

Monarch Crossing

Sharps Landing

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Colony Square Apartments
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Wendwood Square Apartments

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Young's Mill Apartments

The Point at Tech Center

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Highwater Flats

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Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes

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Chesapeake Bay

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ReNew Newport News

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Forest Lake at City Center

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Impressions

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Watermans Crossing Apartments

Compass at City Center

506 Genneys Way

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Aviator Lofts

Furnished Studio-Newport News - Oyster Point
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Legacy at Tech Center

The Reserves at Arboretum Apartments

412 Savage Dr

Wellesley Commons

Collinwood Square Apartments

Huntington Village

Forrest Landing II

Hiden Place

Arboretum Place Apartments
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Venture Apartments iN Tech Center

670 Town Center Dr

129 Watson Dr
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 | $1,611 | $1,061 | $1,746 |
| Maxwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $985 | $2,209 |
| Maxwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $1,015 | $2,699 |
| Maxwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $1,358 | $2,823 |
| Maxwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $785 | $785 | $785 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 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 Turlington Oaks Apartments priced from $1,015. Colony Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Maxwell apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlington Oaks Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Colony Square Apartments | Classic Newport | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Monarch Crossing | 1b1b Gold Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Young's Mill Apartments | The Grove Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Colony Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,312 |
| Arboretum Place Apartments | WILLOW B60 | 2BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| Highwater Flats | Because heroes deserve more — enjoy $50 in tota... | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maxwell, VA
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maxwell area is the $1.74 price per square foot Adler Model at Legacy at Tech Center in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,782. The second greatest value Maxwell apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes starting at $1,405 with a $1.41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Tech Center | Adler | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Colony Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Turlington Oaks Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Arboretum Place Apartments | WILLOW B60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Monarch Crossing | 1b1b Platinum Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Colony Square Apartments | Classic Newport | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMaxwell, Newport News, VA
Ranked #35
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Maxwell, Newport News, VA
Richard T. Yates Elementary
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
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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 $1,386.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maxwell?
The cheapest apartment in Maxwell is Turlington Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Maxwell costs $1,653.
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 1 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 $785 which is $868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maxwell.
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