
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $700 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Watkins area of Newport News.


Oyster Point Place

Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments

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Warwick Village

The Jamestown Apartments

Harborstone

Sharps Landing

Forrest Landing I
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Waverly at Oyster Point

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Christopher Crossing

Pebble Stone Gardens

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Highwater Flats

Chesapeake Bay

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The Landing at Oyster Point

Forest Lake at City Center
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Newport Lake

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Jefferson Flats

Winston Townhouses

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Ashton at Oyster Point

The Villages at City Center

Impressions

Compass at City Center
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Meridian Parkside

Mariner Park

Ada Park

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Oyster Point Apartments

222 Belray Dr
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Tall Oaks

Victoria Place

Huntington Village

Collinwood South Apartments

Forrest Landing II

4 Clay Dr

177 Nantucket Pl

Belmont at City Center
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Westwood Apartments

27 Tamarisk Quay

27 F Tamarisk Quay
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 | $1,379 | $1,063 | $1,990 |
| Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $920 | $2,479 |
| Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,331 | $2,589 |
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There are currently 43 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 Oyster Point Place priced from $999. Turlington Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Point Place | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Warwick Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| ReNew Newport News | Amherst | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Harborstone | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,181 |
| Hidenwood - Hiden Place Apartments | Hidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Pebble Stone Gardens | The Brooke | 2BR,1BA | $1,217 |
| Highwater Flats | A special thank you to our heroes — $200 in tot... | 2BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Chesapeake Bay | Skipjack | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Landing at Oyster Point | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, VA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.58 price per square foot Renovated Dogwood Model at Forest Lake at City Center in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the Noland Model at Winston Townhouses starting at $1,310 with a $1.31 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake at City Center | Renovated Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Winston Townhouses | Noland | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Ashton at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Sharps Landing | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Impressions | Key | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Turlington Oaks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Upgrade | 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 |
| ReNew Newport News | Amherst | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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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 which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Watkins costs $1,845.
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 11 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 $195 which is $1,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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