
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palmer Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palmer area of Newport News.


Flats at Newport Crossing

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Colony Apartments

Silver Hill at Arboretum Apartments

Turlington Oaks Apartments

River Breeze Apartments

Earle of Warwick Square

Monarch Crossing

Sharps Landing
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Forrest Landing I

Wendwood Square Apartments

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Colony Square Apartments

Waverly at Oyster Point

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Springhouse Apartments

Young's Mill Apartments

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Newport Lake

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The Landing at Oyster Point

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The Villages at City Center
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Pilot House Apartments - Tax Credit

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Ashton at Oyster Point

The Point at Tech Center

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Mariners Green Apartments

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Forest Lake at City Center

Featherstone Apartments

Turnberry Wells

Chesapeake Bay
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Citizen Apartments

Compass at City Center

Impressions

700 Acqua Apartments

Styron Square Apartments

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Watermans Crossing Apartments

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Newport Landing Apartments

161 Jenness Ln

161 Jenness Ln
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Wellesley Commons

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Oyster Point Village

Timberwoods Townhomes

Oyster Point Apartments

Victoria Place

Collinwood Square Apartments

Huntington Village

Forrest Landing II
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Arboretum Place Apartments

39 Whites Ln

Belmont at City Center

1116 N Green Dr
Palmer, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palmer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Studio Apartments | $1,660 | $1,061 | $2,121 |
| Palmer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $951 | $2,229 |
| Palmer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $946 | $2,779 |
| Palmer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $1,365 | $3,349 |
| Palmer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $1,747 | $2,684 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palmer Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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Cheapest Available Palmer Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palmer area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Turlington Oaks Apartments priced from $1,015. 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 Palmer apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlington Oaks Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Springhouse Apartments | The Garland | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Young's Mill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Flats at Newport Crossing | 1DLX | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Monarch Crossing | 1b1b Gold Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Colony Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Newport Lake | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| The Villages at City Center | Renovated Channel | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,312 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer, VA
As of June 25, 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake | 4 Bed Premium | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Featherstone Apartments | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Forrest Landing I | The Sequoia | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| River Breeze Apartments | Renovated Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Arboretum Place Apartments | CEDAR | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Colony Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Forest Lake at City Center | Upgraded Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Turlington Oaks Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $1,312.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palmer?
The cheapest apartment in Palmer is Turlington Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Palmer costs $2,284.
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 8 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 $232 which is $2,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palmer.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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