Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $700 (27 Rentals)

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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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Harborstone
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$1,181 - $1,666
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$1,181 - $1,666

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Harborstone

761-1A Adams DrNewport News, VA 23601
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The Landing at Oyster Point
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$1,230 - $1,926
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$1,195 - $1,891
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$1,230 - $1,926
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The Landing at Oyster Point

961 Marcus DrNewport News, VA 23602
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Highwater Flats
$1,236 - $1,410
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$1,050 - $1,224
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$186

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$1,236 - $1,410
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 20

Highwater Flats

17 Middlesex RdNewport News, VA 23606
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Newport Lake
$1,280 - $1,980
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$1,025 - $1,725
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$255

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$1,280 - $1,980
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newport Lake

173 Louise DrNewport News, VA 23601
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The Villages at City Center
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$1,280 - $2,050
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$1,250 - $2,020
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The Villages at City Center

828 Forrest DrNewport News, VA 23606
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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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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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property at 222 Belray Dr

$850

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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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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$1,075

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431 Lester Rd, Unit 8, Unit 8

431 Lester Rd
Newport NewsVA23601
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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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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ada Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$805
Oyster Point Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,015
Warwick Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,144
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,187
Pebble Stone GardensThe Brooke2BR,1BA$1,217
The Landing at Oyster PointJuniper1BR,1BA$1,230
Newport Lake1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,280
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,298
The Villages at City CenterPremium Renovated Channel1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ada Park3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.39
Winston TownhousesNoland2BR,1.5BA$1.38
ImpressionsCoral2BR,2BA$1.57
Ashton at Oyster Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
HarborstoneB1R-PR2BR,1BA$1.56
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1.19
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Pebble Stone GardensMeadow2BR,1BA$1.58
Oyster Point Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.51

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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!

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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