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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Studio Apartments | $974 | $905 | $1,044 |
| River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $695 | $1,671 |
| River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $795 | $1,953 |
| River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $1,145 | $2,342 |
| River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,245 | $3,323 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,058 | $795 | $1,800 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,779 | $1,145 | $2,400 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $2,650 | $2,500 | $2,800 |
There are currently 96 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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As of today, July 30, 2026, there are currently 96 available River apartments priced from $695 to $3,323, with an average monthly rent of $1,361.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in River ranges from $695 to $1,671 with an average monthly rent of $1,195.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in River range from $795 to $1,953. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,379.
There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in River on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,145 to $2,342 - averaging $1,514 for the location.
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