
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $494 (31 Rentals)
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Sharps Landing

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Pebble Stone Gardens
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Waverly at Oyster Point

Christopher Crossing

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Warwick Village

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Harborstone

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Jefferson Flats

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The Villages at City Center

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Highwater Flats
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Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes

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Chesapeake Bay

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Winston Townhouses

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ReNew Newport News

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Newport Landing Apartments

Furnished Studio-Newport News - Oyster Point

1175 Tyler Ave
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29 Moores Ln S

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Victoria Place

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Forrest Landing II

Hiden Place

5 Fairway Ln
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 | $1,587 | $1,063 | $1,990 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $1,038 | $2,209 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,114 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $1,358 | $2,100 |
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. Pebble Stone Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,139. 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 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | The Brooke | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Warwick Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Christopher Crossing | 1B 1B Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Jefferson Flats | JEFFERSON | 2BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Harborstone | B1U Gold | 2BR,1BA | $1,291 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,312 |
| Waverly at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Highwater Flats | Because heroes deserve more — enjoy $50 in tota... | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, VA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated Model at Oyster Point Place in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the Noland Model at Winston Townhouses starting at $1,436 with a $1.44 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Point Place | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Wellesley Woods Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Harborstone | B1U Gold | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Warwick Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Jefferson Flats | JEFFERSON | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | Meadow | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Waverly at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverside, Newport News, VA
Ranked #53
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
Riverside Elementary School
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 Christopher Crossing which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,450.
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 8 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 $178 which is $1,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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