
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $700 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Watkins area of Newport News.


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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Studio Apartments | $1,488 | $1,063 | $1,990 |
| Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $985 | $2,109 |
| Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,358 | $2,406 |
| Watkins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,747 | $1,747 |
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There are currently 27 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 2 Beds unit found at Ada Park priced from $805. Oyster Point Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $805 |
| Oyster Point Place | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Turlington Oaks Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Warwick Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,144 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | The Brooke | 2BR,1BA | $1,217 |
| The Landing at Oyster Point | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Newport Lake | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,298 |
| The Villages at City Center | Premium Renovated Channel | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, VA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ada Park in the in the Hidenwood neighborhood starting from $1,484. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the Noland Model at Winston Townhouses starting at $1,375 with a $1.38 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Impressions | Coral | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Ashton at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Harborstone | B1R-PR | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Turlington Oaks Apartments | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | Meadow | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Oyster Point Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 Turlington Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Watkins costs $1,957.
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 12 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 $752 which is $1,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.
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