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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $1,063 | $1,990 |
| Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $1,038 | $2,149 |
| Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $1,115 | $10,000+ |
| Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,358 | $2,449 |
| Watkins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,747 | $1,747 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,045 | $850 | $2,700 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,972 | $2,800 | $3,195 |
There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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A family-friendly multifamily community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Newport News, Watkins is one of our favorite communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, and more.
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the outdoors? Watkins has emerged as providing favorable access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
As of today, July 27, 2026, there are currently 78 available Watkins apartments priced from $1,038 to $15,240, with an average monthly rent of $1,625.
There are currently 17 Studio Apartments in Watkins with rent ranges from $1,063 to $1,990 with an average price of $1,423.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Watkins ranges from $1,038 to $2,149 with an average monthly rent of $1,476.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Watkins range from $1,115 to $15,240. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,658.
There are currently 26 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Watkins on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,358 to $2,449 - averaging $1,934 for the location.
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