Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Newport News Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Whittaker Place Apartments
$703 - $1,327
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Whittaker Place Apartments

1003 28th StNewport News, VA 23607
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property at 5215 Huntington Ave

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 16

5215 Huntington Ave

Newport NewsVA23607

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property at 4113 Newsome Dr

$695

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$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 22

4113 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607

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property at 4259 Newsome Dr

$795

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$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4259 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4211 Orcutt Ave

$795

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$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4211 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4229 Orcutt Ave

$795

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$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4229 Orcutt Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4104 Newsome Dr

$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4104 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607

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Warwick

2410 West AveNewport News, VA 23607
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property at 2314 Chestnut Ave

$990

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$990

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2314 Chestnut Ave

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 753 28th St

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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753 28th St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 4203 Orcutt Ave

$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4203 Orcutt Ave

Fort EustisVA23604
property at 633 Vaughan Ave

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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633 Vaughan Ave

HamptonVA23661

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Mallory Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mallory Apartments

1555 Briarfield RdHampton, VA 23666
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property at 1823 Shell Rd

$975

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$975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1823 Shell Rd

HamptonVA23661

South Newport News, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Newport News Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Newport News area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Soundview Townhomes priced from $695. Chestnut Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Newport News apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$695
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Meadowview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$955
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA2 - Cottages1BR,1BA$999
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1,050
Huntington on the JamesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,120
The Arbors at Pembroke1X11BR,1BA$1,172
Westover Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,300
Carson Square ApartmentsCamden2BR,1BA$1,345
Legacy Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Newport News, VA

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Newport News area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2X2 Model at The Arbors at Pembroke in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value South Newport News apartment is the 4x1.5 Model at Meadowview Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Huntington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Newport News apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Arbors at Pembroke2X22BR,2BA$1.39
Meadowview Apartments4x1.54BR,1.5BA$1.49
Carson Square ApartmentsCamden2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Westover Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Legacy Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1.31
Soundview Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$1.07
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Huntington on the JamesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA2 - Cottages1BR,1BA$1.95

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Newport News, Newport News, and the greater Newport News area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Newport News Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Newport News?

The cheapest apartment in South Newport News is Soundview Townhomes which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in South Newport News costs $1,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Newport News?

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 23 regular apartments in South Newport News 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 South Newport News?

Cheap apartments in South Newport News have an average cost of $553 which is $597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Newport News.

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