
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (31 Rentals)
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Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments

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Warwick Village

The Jamestown Apartments

Sharps Landing

Forrest Landing I
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Waverly at Oyster Point

Harborstone

Christopher Crossing

ReNew Newport News

Chesapeake Bay

Pebble Stone Gardens

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Highwater Flats
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Winston Townhouses

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Newport Landing Apartments

Furnished Studio-Newport News - Oyster Point

29 Moores Ln S
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Hiden Place

177 Nantucket Pl

28 Mellon St
Riverside, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,407 | $1,063 | $1,990 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $1,038 | $2,119 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $1,331 | $2,115 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverside Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Newport News, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Oyster Point Place priced from $999. Warwick Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Point Place | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Warwick Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Harborstone | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,186 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| ReNew Newport News | Brookside | 2BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| Chesapeake Bay | Skipjack | 1BR,1BA | $1,212 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | The Brooke | 2BR,1BA | $1,217 |
| Highwater Flats | A special thank you to our heroes — $200 in tot... | 2BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,298 |
| Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1BA | $1,310 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, VA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.89 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Newport Landing Apartments in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,080. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the Noland Model at Winston Townhouses starting at $1,310 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Landing Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Christopher Crossing | Platinum Unit 2b1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Villages at City Center | Renovated Port | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | Meadow | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Oyster Point Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Waverly at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Harborstone | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverside, Newport News, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Riverside, Newport News, VA
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Warwick Village which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,601.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 10 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $171 which is $1,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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