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

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Wellesley Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Commons

51 Wellesley DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Huntington Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Village

501 Sophia WayNewport News, VA 23606
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Forrest Landing II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Landing II

14 Forrest DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Hiden Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hiden Place

290 Hidenwood DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Maxwell, Newport News, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony Square ApartmentsClassic Newport1BR,1BA$895
Wendwood Square ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$975
Turlington Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,015
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The James - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,090
Silver Hill at Arboretum ApartmentsOne 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Breeze ApartmentsRenovated Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.60
Wendwood Square ApartmentsRose2BR,1BA$1.30
Colony ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Forest Lake at City CenterRenovated Cypress2BR,1BA$1.46
Monarch Crossing2b1b Platinum Unit2BR,1BA$1.42
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.46
ImpressionsKey1BR,1BA$1.50
Turlington Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.19
Arboretum Place ApartmentsWILLOW B602BR,1BA$1.59
Young's Mill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1.64

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Newport News. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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