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

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

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Auburn Pointe in the in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood starting from $1,104. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the Renovated Westerly Model at Colony Square Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.55 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$0.92
Colony Square ApartmentsRenovated Westerly3BR,2BA$1.55
Uptown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
One CentralSandalwood2BR,2BA$1.58
The GroveB12BR,1BA$1.21
Autumn Lakes Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1.33
River Breeze ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Forrest Pines SrBirch Type 12BR,1BA$1.45
Denbigh VillageHickory1BR,1BA$1.51
Colony ApartmentsOne Bedroom Efficency1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sanford, Newport News, VA

Ranked #32

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sanford Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sanford?

The cheapest apartment in Sanford is Colony Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Sanford costs $1,655.

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 25 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 $475 which is $1,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sanford.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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