Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $700 (18 Rentals)
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Christopher Crossing

Turlington Oaks
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The Landing at Oyster Point

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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 | $1,184 | $935 | $1,709 |
Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $875 | $2,907 |
Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $1,095 | $3,090 |
Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $1,300 | $2,394 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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Cheapest Available Watkins Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watkins area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Christopher Crossing priced from $900. Turlington Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Christopher Crossing | 1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Collinwood South Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
The Landing at Oyster Point | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
Sharps Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, VA
As of May 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $0.44 price per square foot 3 BR/3 BA - By The Bedroom - Modern Model at The Suites at Port Warwick in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $629. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the The Baldwin Model at Styron Square Apartments starting at $1,710 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkins apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Suites at Port Warwick | 3 BR/3 BA - By The Bedroom - Modern | 1BR,1BA | $0.44 |
Styron Square Apartments | The Baldwin | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
The Jamestown Apartments | Tidewater Townhome Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Forest Lake at City Center | Renovated Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Collinwood South Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Ashton at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Impressions | Key | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Jefferson Flats | JEFFERSON RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Oyster Point Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Getting Around the Watkins Neighborhood in Newport News, VA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkins Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watkins?
The cheapest apartment in Watkins is Christopher Crossing which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Watkins costs $1,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watkins?
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 6 regular apartments in Watkins 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 Watkins?
Cheap apartments in Watkins have an average cost of $121 which is $1,629 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.
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