
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (32 Rentals)
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Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments

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Warwick Village

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Sharps Landing

Forrest Landing I

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Harborstone
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Pebble Stone Gardens

Waverly at Oyster Point

Christopher Crossing

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Jefferson Flats

ReNew Newport News

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Highwater Flats

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Winston Townhouses

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Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes
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The Villages at City Center

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Newport Landing Apartments

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Chesapeake Bay

Furnished Studio-Newport News - Oyster Point

Wellesley Commons

Mariner Park

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Tall Oaks
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Victoria Place

Collinwood South Apartments

Forrest Landing II

Hiden Place

70 Main St

305 Palen Ave

217 Palen Ave

72 Ferguson Ln
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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 | $1,482 | $1,063 | $1,990 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $985 | $2,299 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $1,358 | $2,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 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 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | The Brooke | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Christopher Crossing | 1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Harborstone | B1U Gold | 2BR,1BA | $1,156 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,312 |
| Forrest Landing I | The Sequoia | 2BR,2BA | $1,321 |
| Waverly at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1BA | $1,386 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, VA
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Trinity II Model at Forrest Landing II in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $1,524. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the The Sequoia Model at Forrest Landing I starting at $1,321 with a $1.25 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. |
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| Forrest Landing II | The Trinity II | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Forrest Landing I | The Sequoia | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | Meadow | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Oyster Point Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Waverly at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Christopher Crossing | 1B 1B Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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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
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Newport News, VA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,645.
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 16 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 $240 which is $1,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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