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

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Mariner Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mariner Park

409 Logan PlNewport News, VA 23601
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Ada Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ada Park

674 Summer Day CtNewport News, VA 23601
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Deer Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park Apartments

11430 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23601
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Oyster Point Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oyster Point Apartments

1 D Guenevere CtNewport News, VA 23602
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Tall Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Oaks

10710 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23601
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Victoria Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Place

831 Forrest DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Forrest Landing II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Landing II

14 Forrest DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Watkins, Newport News, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Christopher Crossing1b1b1BR,1BA$900
Turlington Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Collinwood South Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,050
The Landing at Oyster PointJuniper1BR,1BA$1,069
Sharps LandingOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Suites at Port Warwick3 BR/3 BA - By The Bedroom - Modern1BR,1BA$0.44
Styron Square ApartmentsThe Baldwin2BR,2BA$1.47
The Jamestown ApartmentsTidewater Townhome Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Forest Lake at City CenterRenovated Maple2BR,1BA$1.44
Collinwood South Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Ashton at Oyster Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
ImpressionsKey1BR,1BA$1.49
Turlington Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Jefferson FlatsJEFFERSON RENOVATED2BR,1BA$1.39
Oyster Point Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watkins, Newport News, VA

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Newport News, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia, including Newport News. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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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