
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salters Creek Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $500 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Salters Creek area of Newport News.


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Whittaker Place Apartments

Meadowview Apartments

236 Buxton Ave

Chestnut Arms Apartments

Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes

Lakeland Village Apartments

4113 Newsome Dr
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4347 Newsome Dr

4203 Orcutt Ave

4247 Orcutt Ave

Brennan Pointe II

2314 Chestnut Ave

1240 24th St

Village at Town Park

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Shell Garden Apartments
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4233 Orcutt Ave

4203 Orcutt Ave

633 Vaughan Ave

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1823 Shell Rd
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Salters Creek, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salters Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salters Creek Studio Apartments | $1,563 | $995 | $2,219 |
| Salters Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $695 | $1,893 |
| Salters Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $795 | $2,165 |
| Salters Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $895 | $2,997 |
| Salters Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $1,245 | $4,047 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Salters Creek Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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Cheapest Available Salters Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salters Creek area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Soundview Townhomes priced from $695. Meadowview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Salters Creek apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundview Townhomes | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Chestnut Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Whittaker Place Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes | A3 - Cottages | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salters Creek, VA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salters Creek area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1X1 Model at The Arbors at Pembroke in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,158. The second greatest value Salters Creek apartment is the Belmont Model at Carson Square Apartments starting at $1,310 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Huntington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salters Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbors at Pembroke | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Carson Square Apartments | Belmont | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Mercury West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Admiral Pointe | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Seven Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Shell Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Chestnut Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Westover Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia including Salters Creek, Newport News, and the greater Newport News area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salters Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Salters Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salters Creek is under $1,113.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salters Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Salters Creek is Soundview Townhomes which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Salters Creek costs $1,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salters Creek?
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 27 regular apartments in Salters Creek 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 Salters Creek?
Cheap apartments in Salters Creek have an average cost of $259 which is $1,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salters Creek.
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