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Fort EustisVA23604

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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. Lakeland Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable River apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$695
Lakeland Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$760
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Meadowview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$955
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA2 - Cottages1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River, VA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the River area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Brennan Pointe II in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value River apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upgrade Model at Mercury West Apartments starting at $1,330 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Hudson Terrace 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 II3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
Mercury West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.51
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1.29
Seven Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$1.37
Lakeland Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Soundview Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$1.07
Meadowview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.29
Windsor Court Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Westover Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about River

What type of rentals are currently available in River?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in River, VA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $2,367. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River ranging from $695 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River ranges from $695 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,486.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in River?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in River range from $895 to $2,367, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,145 to $2,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,245 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,245.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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