
Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA (94 Rentals)


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Christopher Crossing

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Forest Lake at City Center

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Styron Square Apartments

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The Jamestown Apartments

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The Villages at City Center

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Newport Lake Apartments

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Newport Landing Apartments

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Harborstone

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Oyster Point Place
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Chesapeake Bay

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Compass at City Center

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Meridian Parkside

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Turlington Oaks Apartments

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Ashton at Oyster Point

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Sharps Landing

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Jefferson Flats

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Waverly at Oyster Point

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Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments

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Winston Townhouses
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Pebble Stone Gardens

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Impressions

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Warwick Village

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The Arbor at Port Warwick

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The Landing at Oyster Point

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Highwater Flats

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The Suites at Port Warwick

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Pilot House Apartments - Tax Credit

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Forrest Landing I

29 Moores Ln S
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Furnished Studio-Newport News - Oyster Point

670 Town Center Dr

631 Willow Dr

222 Belray Dr

488 Harpersville Rd

107 Woods Rd

776 Michelle Dr

724 Pilot House Dr

610 Jessica Cir

87 Kendall Dr
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670 Town Center Dr

709 Chatsworth Dr

910 Charlotte Dr

116 Henry Clay Rd

41 Wendfield Cir

230 Nat Turner Blvd

120 Latham Dr

8 Butler Pl

670 Town Center Dr, Unit 405

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Westwood Apartments
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Watkins, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watkins?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Watkins Studio Apartments | $1,454 | $1,063 | $1,990 |
| Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $985 | $3,898 |
| Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,115 | $10,000+ |
| Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,358 | $3,309 |
| Watkins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $785 | $785 | $785 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Watkins?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,080 | $1,895 | $2,200 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,084 | $850 | $2,695 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,499 | $2,195 | $3,100 |
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Best Local Schools in Watkins, Newport News, VA
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Watkins, Newport News, and the greater Newport News area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
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.
Outdoors Rating
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.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Watkins
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Watkins area of Newport News, VA?
As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 94 available Watkins apartments priced from $785 to $15,240, with an average monthly rent of $1,682.
How much are Studio apartments in Watkins?
There are currently 16 Studio Apartments in Watkins with rent ranges from $1,063 to $1,990 with an average price of $1,454.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Watkins Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Watkins ranges from $985 to $3,898 with an average monthly rent of $1,512.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Watkins cost?
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 $1,668.
How expensive are Watkins Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 28 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Watkins on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,358 to $3,309 - averaging $2,088 for the location.
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