Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palmer Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (53 Rentals)

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Colony Apartments
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$985 - $1,350
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$985 - $1,350

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$985 - $1,350
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colony Apartments

13441 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23602
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Springhouse Apartments
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$1,132 - $1,846
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$1,132 - $1,846

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Springhouse Apartments

100 Springhouse WayNewport News, VA 23602
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Newport Lake
$1,280 - $1,980
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$1,025 - $1,725
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$255

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$1,280 - $1,980
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newport Lake

173 Louise DrNewport News, VA 23601
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The Landing at Oyster Point
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$1,297 - $1,926
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$1,262 - $1,891
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$35

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$1,297 - $1,926
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Landing at Oyster Point

961 Marcus DrNewport News, VA 23602
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Mariners Green Apartments
$1,381
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$1,375
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Mariners Green Apartments

12711 Nettles DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Watermans Crossing Apartments
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$1,455 - $2,225
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$1,449 - $2,219
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$6

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$1,455 - $2,225
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Watermans Crossing Apartments

638 River Bend CtNewport News, VA 23602
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Newport Landing Apartments
$1,530 - $2,080
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$1,275 - $1,825
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$255

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$1,530 - $2,080
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Newport Landing Apartments

19 Port LndgNewport News, VA 23601
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property at 161 Jenness Ln

$1,537

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$1,475
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$62

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$1,537

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

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161 Jenness Ln

Newport NewsVA23602
property at 161 Jenness Ln

$1,537

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$1,475
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$62

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$1,537

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161 Jenness Ln

Newport NewsVA23602
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Aviator Lofts
$1,611 - $2,531
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$1,605 - $2,525
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Aviator Lofts

501 Saint Johns RdNewport News, VA 23602
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Wellesley Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Commons

51 Wellesley DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Oyster Point Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oyster Point Village

1001-1036 Birdsong WayNewport News, VA 23602
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Timberwoods Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Timberwoods Townhomes

150-156 Jenness LnNewport News, VA 23602
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Oyster Point Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oyster Point Apartments

1 D Guenevere CtNewport News, VA 23602
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Victoria Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Place

831 Forrest 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
property at 4 Clay Dr

$1,299

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$1,299

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$1,299

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4 Clay Dr

Newport NewsVA23606
property at 177 Nantucket Pl

$1,380

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$1,380

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$1,380

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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177 Nantucket Pl

Newport NewsVA23606

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Palmer, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Palmer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palmer area of Newport News, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Flats at Newport Crossing priced from $931. Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Palmer apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats at Newport Crossing50B12BR,2BA$931
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$985
Wendwood Square ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$1,075
Silver Hill at Arboretum ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom A1 60%1BR,1BA$1,119
Springhouse ApartmentsThe Arbor1BR,1BA$1,135
ReNew Newport NewsAmherst1BR,1BA$1,139
Young's Mill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1,199
Monarch Crossing1b1b Gold Unit1BR,1BA$1,200
The Landing at Oyster PointJuniper1BR,1BA$1,276
Newport Lake1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer, VA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmer area is the $1.40 price per square foot 4 Bed Premium Model at Grand Lake in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,384. The second greatest value Palmer apartment is the 3BR Model at Featherstone Apartments at Kiln Creek starting at $1,829 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Wendwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Lake4 Bed Premium4BR,2.5BA$1.40
Featherstone Apartments at Kiln Creek3BR3BR,2BA$1.45
The Reserves at Arboretum ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.71
Monarch Crossing3b2b Platinum Unit3BR,2BA$1.71
River Breeze ApartmentsRenovated Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.60
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Arboretum Place ApartmentsWILLOW B602BR,1BA$1.59
Wendwood Square ApartmentsLily1BR,1BA$1.34
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$1.30
Young's Mill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1.71

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmer Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Palmer?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palmer is under $1,280.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palmer?

The cheapest apartment in Palmer is Colony Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Palmer costs $2,459.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palmer?

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 14 regular apartments in Palmer 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 Palmer?

Cheap apartments in Palmer have an average cost of $168 which is $2,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palmer.

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