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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Studio Apartments | $880 | $667 | $1,044 |
| River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $695 | $1,412 |
| River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $795 | $1,682 |
| River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $1,099 | $2,242 |
| River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,245 | $1,699 |
There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
See all Apartments in Newport NewsThe cheapest available apartment rental in the River area of Newport News, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Lakeland Village Apartments priced from $760. Soundview Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable River apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $760 |
| Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Hartford at Anchor Point | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Chestnut Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes | A2 - Cottages | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Admiral Pointe | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Westover Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Riverlands Apartments | 1BD NS | 1BD Non-Smoking | 597 | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Seven Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,113 |
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the River area is the $1.21 price per square foot Oxford Classic Model at Cambridge Apartments in the in the Ivy Farms neighborhood starting from $1,452. The second greatest value River apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Brennan Pointe II starting at $1,395 with a $1.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Apartments | Oxford Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Brennan Pointe II | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 4x1.5 | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Mercury West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Seven Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Lakeland Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Admiral Pointe | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Windsor Court Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Chestnut Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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The cheapest apartment in River is Chestnut Arms Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in River costs $1,472.
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 18 regular apartments in River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in River have an average cost of $367 which is $1,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River.
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