Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $700 (40 Rentals)

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Harborstone
$1,111 - $1,611
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Harborstone

761-1A Adams DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Pebble Stone Gardens
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$1,139 - $1,217
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$1,139 - $1,217

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$1,139 - $1,217
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Pebble Stone Gardens

621 Adams DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Warwick Village
$1,144 - $1,404
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$1,138 - $1,398
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Warwick Village

495 Nelson DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Christopher Crossing
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$1,145 - $1,645
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$1,145 - $1,645

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$1,145 - $1,645
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Christopher Crossing

11054 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23601
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Jefferson Flats
$1,236 - $1,895
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$1,216 - $1,875
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$1,236 - $1,895
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Jefferson Flats

11112 Mintwood PlNewport News, VA 23601
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Newport Lake Apartments
$1,286 - $1,986
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$1,025 - $1,725
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Newport Lake Apartments

173 Louise DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Forest Lake at City Center
$1,351 - $1,826
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$1,320 - $1,795
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Forest Lake at City Center

307 Saint Thomas DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Highwater Flats
$1,386 - $1,560
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$1,200 - $1,374
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$186

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$1,386 - $1,560
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Highwater Flats

17 Middlesex RdNewport News, VA 23606
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Winston Townhouses
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$1,436 - $1,586
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$1,386 - $1,536
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$1,436 - $1,586
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Winston Townhouses

11323 Winston PlNewport News, VA 23601
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The Landing at Oyster Point
$1,444 - $1,926
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$1,409 - $1,891
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$1,444 - $1,926
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 9

The Landing at Oyster Point

961 Marcus DrNewport News, VA 23602
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ReNew Newport News
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$1,459 - $2,649
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$1,459 - $2,649

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$1,459 - $2,649
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ReNew Newport News

201 Kingstowne DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Chesapeake Bay
$1,498 - $3,303
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$1,396 - $3,201
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Chesapeake Bay

550 St Michaels WayNewport News, VA 23606
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Newport Landing Apartments
$1,536 - $2,086
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$1,275 - $1,825
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Newport Landing Apartments

19 Port LndgNewport News, VA 23601
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Mariner Park
1 to 3 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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Oyster Point Apartments
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Oyster Point Apartments

1 D Guenevere CtNewport News, VA 23602
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Deer Park Apartments
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Deer Park Apartments

11430 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23601
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property at 222 Belray Dr

$850

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222 Belray Dr

Newport NewsVA23601

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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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Huntington Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Village

501 Sophia WayNewport 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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Belmont at City Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont at City Center

900 Lakefront CommonsNewport News, VA 23606
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property at 626 Sedgefield Dr

$1,700

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626 Sedgefield Dr

Newport NewsVA23605
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Westwood Apartments
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$1,130 - $1,450
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Westwood Apartments

101 Maywood DrHampton, VA 23666
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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 Studio unit found at Harborstone priced from $1,111. Turlington Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HarborstoneS1U GoldStudio,1BA$1,111
Turlington Oaks Apartments2b12BR,1BA$1,115
Pebble Stone GardensThe Brooke2BR,1BA$1,139
Christopher Crossing1b1b1BR,1BA$1,145
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,187
Warwick Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,234
Jefferson FlatsJEFFERSON2BR,1BA$1,236
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,312
Forrest Landing IThe Sequoia2BR,2BA$1,321
Forest Lake at City CenterClassic Aspen1BR,1BA$1,341

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, VA

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.32 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Newport Lake Apartments in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,986. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the The Sequoia Model at Forrest Landing I starting at $1,321 with a $1.25 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.
Newport Lake ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.32
Forrest Landing IThe Sequoia2BR,2BA$1.25
Turlington Oaks Apartments2b12BR,1BA$1.12
Pilot House Apartments - Tax CreditTwo Bedroom Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.36
Winston TownhousesNoland2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Ashton at Oyster Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Jefferson FlatsJEFFERSON2BR,1BA$1.45
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Pebble Stone GardensMeadow2BR,1BA$1.48

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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!

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 $1,145, while the average apartment in Watkins costs $1,963.

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 13 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 $964 which is $999 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.

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