Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sanford Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (2 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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15315 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23608
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, VA

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Auburn Pointe in the in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the Renovated Three Bedroom Model at River Breeze Apartments starting at $1,616 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Wendwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Auburn Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
River Breeze ApartmentsRenovated Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.60
Arboretum Place ApartmentsCEDAR2BR,2BA$1.50
Colony Square ApartmentsClassic Huntington2BR,2BA$1.38
Colony ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Autumn Lakes Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1.33
The GroveB12BR,1BA$1.21
Newport Crossing TownhomesThe Anchor2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Linden at Forrest PinesThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.52
Forrest Pines SrSycamore Type 11BR,1BA$1.60

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sanford, Newport News, VA

Ranked #32

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sanford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sanford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sanford is under $1,268.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sanford?

The cheapest apartment in Sanford is The Grove which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Sanford costs $1,638.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sanford?

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 9 regular apartments in Sanford 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 Sanford?

Cheap apartments in Sanford have an average cost of $133 which is $1,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sanford.

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