
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palmer Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Palmer area of Newport News.


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Colony Apartments

Turlington Oaks Apartments

River Breeze Apartments

Wendwood Square Apartments

Sharps Landing

Monarch Crossing

Earle of Warwick Square

Forrest Landing I

Waverly at Oyster Point
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Springhouse Apartments

Colony Square Apartments

Young's Mill Apartments

Chesapeake Bay

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Newport Lake

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The Landing at Oyster Point

The Villages at City Center

The Point at Tech Center

Pilot House Apartments - Tax Credit

ReNew Newport News
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Mariners Green Apartments

Forest Lake at City Center

Impressions

Turnberry Wells

Featherstone Apartments at Kiln Creek

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Watermans Crossing Apartments

Citizen Apartments

The Reserves at Arboretum Apartments

Ashton at Oyster Point

700 Acqua Apartments
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Styron Square Apartments

Compass at City Center

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Newport Landing Apartments

161 Jenness Ln

161 Jenness Ln

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Aviator Lofts

Wellesley Commons

Pear Tree Park Townhouses

Oyster Point Village

Timberwoods Townhomes
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Oyster Point Apartments

Victoria Place

Collinwood Square Apartments

Silver Hill at Arboretum Apartments

Huntington Village

Forrest Landing II

4 Clay Dr

Arboretum Place Apartments

177 Nantucket Pl

Belmont at City Center
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Studio Apartments | $1,777 | $1,600 | $2,331 |
| Palmer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $951 | $2,449 |
| Palmer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $931 | $2,779 |
| Palmer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $1,365 | $3,309 |
| Palmer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $1,747 | $2,634 |
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There are currently 52 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats at Newport Crossing | 50B1 | 2BR,2BA | $931 |
| Colony Apartments | One Bedroom Efficency | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Silver Hill at Arboretum Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom A1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Springhouse Apartments | The Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1,132 |
| Young's Mill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Colony Square Apartments | Renovated Newport | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Monarch Crossing | 1b1b Gold Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Newport Lake | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Chesapeake Bay | Skipjack | 1BR,1BA | $1,291 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer, VA
As of April 29, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Grand Lake | 4 Bed Premium | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Featherstone Apartments at Kiln Creek | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Reserves at Arboretum Apartments | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Monarch Crossing | 3b2b Platinum Unit | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| River Breeze Apartments | Renovated Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Arboretum Place Apartments | WILLOW B60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Wendwood Square Apartments | Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Colony Apartments | One Bedroom Efficency | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Young's Mill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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 $1,291.
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 $2,284.
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 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 $261 which is $2,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palmer.
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