Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Whittaker Place Apartments
$842 - $1,327
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 11

Whittaker Place Apartments

1003 28th StNewport News, VA 23607
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property at 4113 Newsome Dr

$695

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$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 22

4113 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4104 Newsome Dr

$795

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$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4104 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4241 Orcutt Ave

$795

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$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4241 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4211 Orcutt Ave

$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4211 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4259 Newsome Dr

$795

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$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4259 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607

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property at 4229 Orcutt Ave

$795

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$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4229 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4163 Newsome Dr

$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4163 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 520 Bellwood Rd

$875

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$875

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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520 Bellwood Rd

Newport NewsVA23601
property at 753 28th St

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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753 28th St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 17 Aspenwood Dr

$800 - $900

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$800

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17 Aspenwood Dr

HamptonVA23666
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Executive Suites
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Suites

2901-2907 W Mercury BlvdHampton, VA 23666
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property at 4203 Orcutt Ave

$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4203 Orcutt Ave

Fort EustisVA23604
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Mallory Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mallory Apartments

1555 Briarfield RdHampton, VA 23666
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River, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Soundview Townhomes priced from $695. Hartford at Anchor Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable River apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$695
Hartford at Anchor PointStudioStudio,1BA$905
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA3 - Cottages1BR,1BA$999
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1,050
Meadowview Apartments3x13BR,1BA$1,099
Windsor Court Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,125
Westover Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,300
Mercury West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upgrade2BR,1BA$1,330
Hilton Village TownhomesRetreat Classic2BR,1BA$1,392

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River, VA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the River area is the $1.27 price per square foot The Willow Model at Heritage Forest I in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,314. The second greatest value River apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Meadowview Apartments starting at $1,349 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Huntington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Forest IThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.27
Meadowview Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.35
Huntington on the JamesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Mercury West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.51
Westover Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Seven Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1.50
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1.31
Soundview Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$1.07
Windsor Court Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Newport News. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River?

The cheapest apartment in River is Soundview Townhomes which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in River costs $1,320.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River?

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 15 regular apartments in River 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 River?

Cheap apartments in River have an average cost of $313 which is $1,007 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River.

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