Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Whittaker Place Apartments
$835 - $1,299
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$835 - $1,299
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Whittaker Place Apartments

1003 28th StNewport News, VA 23607
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property at 511 Randolph Rd

$995

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$995
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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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511 Randolph Rd

Newport NewsVA23601

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Huntington on the James
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$1,020 - $1,180
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$935 - $1,095
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$85
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$1,020 - $1,180
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Huntington on the James

312 73rd StNewport News, VA 23607
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Seven Oaks Apartments
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$1,113 - $1,212
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$1,099 - $1,198
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$14
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$1,113 - $1,212
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Seven Oaks Apartments

869 36th StNewport News, VA 23607
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Hilton Village Townhomes
$1,366 - $1,566
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$1,325 - $1,525
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Hilton Village Townhomes

531 Bulkeley PlNewport News, VA 23601
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Brennan Pointe I
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brennan Pointe I

3100-3150 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23607
property at 4203 Orcutt Ave

$945

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$945
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4203 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4113 Newsome Dr

$945

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$945
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$945

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4113 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4118 Newsome Dr

$945

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$945
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$945

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4118 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4347 Newsome Dr

$945

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$945
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$945

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4347 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4233 Orcutt Ave

$945

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$945
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$945

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4233 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 520 Bellwood Rd

$975

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$975
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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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520 Bellwood Rd

Newport NewsVA23601
property at 4247 Orcutt Ave

$1,045

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$1,045
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$1,045

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4247 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607

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property at 843 41st St

$1,045

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$1,045
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$1,045

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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843 41st St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4263 Newsome Dr

$1,045

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$1,045
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$1,045

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4263 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 827 41st St

$1,045

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$1,045
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$1,045

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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827 41st St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 867 41st St

$1,045

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$1,045
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$1,045

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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867 41st St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 116 Tyler Ave

$1,075

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$1,075
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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Tyler Ave

Newport NewsVA23601
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Snowden Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Snowden Senior 55+

1115-1117 Briarfield RdNewport News, VA 23605
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Woodview Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodview Townhomes

6010 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23605
property at 1010 36th St

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1010 36th St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4255 Newsome Dr

$1,245

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$1,245
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$1,245

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4255 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4317 Newsome Dr

$1,245

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$1,245
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$1,245

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4317 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
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Executive Suites
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Suites

2901-2907 W Mercury BlvdHampton, VA 23666
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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 3 Beds unit found at Brennan Pointe I priced from $680. Soundview Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable River apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$680
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$945
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Meadowview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$955
Whittaker Place ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$995
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA2 - Cottages1BR,1BA$999
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1,099
Riverlands Apartments1BD NS | 1BD Non-Smoking | 5971BR,1BA$1,113
Seven Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1,113
Windsor Court Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River, VA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the River area is the $0.44 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Brennan Pointe I in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $680. The second greatest value River apartment is the 4x1.5 Model at Meadowview Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $1.49 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.
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.44
Meadowview Apartments4x1.54BR,1.5BA$1.49
Mercury West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.51
Westover Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1.29
Seven Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1.37
Hilton Village TownhomesRetreat Contemporary2BR,1BA$1.75
Soundview Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$1.41
Windsor Court Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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River, Newport News, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $945, while the average apartment in River costs $1,699.

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 39 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 $369 which is $1,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River.

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