
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palmer Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (19 Rentals)
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Palmer, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palmer?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Palmer Studio Apartments | $1,629 | $1,049 | $2,310 |
Palmer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $920 | $2,891 |
Palmer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,015 | $4,723 |
Palmer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $1,300 | $8,172 |
Palmer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $2,024 | $2,549 |
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There are currently 19 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 Collinwood Square Apartments priced from $995. Springhouse Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,017. Here are the most affordable Palmer apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Collinwood Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Springhouse Apartments | The Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1,017 |
Flats at Newport Crossing | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,017 |
River Breeze Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Turlington Oaks | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer, VA
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palmer area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bed Premium Model at Grand Lake in the in the Wendwood neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Palmer apartment is the 3 BR/3 BA - By The Bedroom - Modern Model at The Suites at Port Warwick starting at $629 with a $0.44 price per square foot in the Glendale 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. |
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Grand Lake | 3 Bed Premium | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
The Suites at Port Warwick | 3 BR/3 BA - By The Bedroom - Modern | 1BR,1BA | $0.44 |
Styron Square Apartments | The Baldwin | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Turlington Oaks | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Washer/Dryer Hookup | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Colony Square Apartments | Renovated Huntington | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Forest Lake at City Center | Renovated Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Newport Landing Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Mariners Green Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath with Washer Dryer | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Sharps Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Flats at Newport Crossing | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Getting Around the Palmer Neighborhood in Newport News, VA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmer Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palmer?
The cheapest apartment in Palmer is Collinwood Square Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Palmer costs $2,234.
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 5 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 $139 which is $2,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palmer.
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