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

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Sharps Landing

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Harborstone

Forrest Landing I

Oyster Point Place

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Pebble Stone Gardens
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Warwick Village

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Christopher Crossing

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Jefferson Flats

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Newport Lake Apartments

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Forest Lake at City Center

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The Villages at City Center

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Ashton at Oyster Point

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Highwater Flats

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Winston Townhouses

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The Landing at Oyster Point

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Styron Square Apartments

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Chesapeake Bay

Compass at City Center
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Newport Landing Apartments

Meridian Parkside

Mariner Park

Ada Park

Oyster Point Apartments

Deer Park Apartments

222 Belray Dr
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Tall Oaks

Victoria Place

Huntington Village

Collinwood South Apartments

Forrest Landing II

Belmont at City Center

626 Sedgefield Dr

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Studio Apartments | $1,415 | $1,063 | $1,990 |
| Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $1,015 | $2,319 |
| Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $1,115 | $10,000+ |
| Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,358 | $2,410 |
| Watkins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,747 | $1,747 |
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There are currently 40 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborstone | S1U Gold | Studio,1BA | $1,111 |
| Turlington Oaks Apartments | 2b1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | The Brooke | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Christopher Crossing | 1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Warwick Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,234 |
| Jefferson Flats | JEFFERSON | 2BR,1BA | $1,236 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,312 |
| Forrest Landing I | The Sequoia | 2BR,2BA | $1,321 |
| Forest Lake at City Center | Classic Aspen | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Newport Lake Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Forrest Landing I | The Sequoia | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Turlington Oaks Apartments | 2b1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Pilot House Apartments - Tax Credit | Two Bedroom Two Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Ashton at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Jefferson Flats | JEFFERSON | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | Meadow | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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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 $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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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