Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $700 (43 Rentals)

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Oyster Point Place
$985 - $1,300

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Base Rent$985 - $1,300

Total Monthly Price$985 - $1,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oyster Point Place

102 Americana DrNewport News, VA 23606
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property at 431 Winterhaven Dr
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
3 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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431 Winterhaven Dr

Newport NewsVA23606
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Turlington Oaks Apartments
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$1,015 - $1,625

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Base Rent$1,015 - $1,625

Total Monthly Price$1,015 - $1,625
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Turlington Oaks Apartments

414 Turlington RdNewport News, VA 23606
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Newport Lake Apartments
$1,031 - $1,731

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Base Rent$1,025 - $1,725
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12 Month Lease Term
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Newport Lake Apartments

173 Louise DrNewport News, VA 23601
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The Jamestown Apartments
$1,063 - $15,240

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Base Rent$1,063 - $15,240

Total Monthly Price$1,063 - $15,240
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

The Jamestown Apartments

127 Yeardley DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Warwick Village
$1,091 - $1,404

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Base Rent$1,085 - $1,398
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Warwick Village

495 Nelson DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Sharps Landing
$1,104 - $1,312

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Base Rent$1,104 - $1,312

Total Monthly Price$1,104 - $1,312
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sharps Landing

126 Candlewood WayNewport News, VA 23606
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Forrest Landing I
$1,116 - $1,509

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Base Rent$1,116 - $1,509

Total Monthly Price$1,116 - $1,509
12 Month Lease Term
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Forrest Landing I

518 Purlieu DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Pebble Stone Gardens
$1,139 - $1,217

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Base Rent$1,139 - $1,217

Total Monthly Price$1,139 - $1,217
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pebble Stone Gardens

621 Adams DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Waverly at Oyster Point
$1,142 - $1,585

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Base Rent$1,142 - $1,585

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12 Month Lease Term
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Waverly at Oyster Point

820 Forrest DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Christopher Crossing
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$1,145 - $1,645

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Base Rent$1,145 - $1,645

Total Monthly Price$1,145 - $1,645
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Christopher Crossing

11054 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23601
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Harborstone
$1,166 - $1,551

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Base Rent$1,166 - $1,551

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Harborstone

761-1A Adams DrNewport News, VA 23601
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Jefferson Flats
$1,224 - $1,282

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Base Rent$1,204 - $1,262
Required Monthly Fees$20

Total Monthly Price$1,224 - $1,282
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Flats

11112 Mintwood PlNewport News, VA 23601
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ReNew Newport News
$1,289 - $3,239

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Base Rent$1,289 - $3,239

Total Monthly Price$1,289 - $3,239
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Newport News

201 Kingstowne DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Highwater Flats
$1,386 - $1,560

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,374
Required Monthly Fees$186

Total Monthly Price$1,386 - $1,560
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highwater Flats

17 Middlesex RdNewport News, VA 23606
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Impressions
$1,403 - $2,128

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Base Rent$1,403 - $2,128

Total Monthly Price$1,403 - $2,128
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Impressions

501 Coral Key PlNewport News, VA 23606
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Winston Townhouses
$1,436 - $1,686

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Base Rent$1,436 - $1,686

Total Monthly Price$1,436 - $1,686
12 Month Lease Term
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Winston Townhouses

11323 Winston PlNewport News, VA 23601
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Chesapeake Bay
$1,454 - $2,793

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Base Rent$1,449 - $2,788
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Chesapeake Bay

550 St Michaels WayNewport News, VA 23606
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Styron Square Apartments
$1,485 - $1,975

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Base Rent$1,485 - $1,975

Total Monthly Price$1,485 - $1,975
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Styron Square Apartments

3100 N William Styron SqNewport News, VA 23606
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The Landing at Oyster Point
$1,498 - $1,926

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Base Rent$1,463 - $1,891
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$1,498 - $1,926
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Landing at Oyster Point

961 Marcus DrNewport News, VA 23602
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Compass at City Center
$1,504 - $5,432

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Base Rent$1,504 - $5,432

Total Monthly Price$1,504 - $5,432
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Compass at City Center

500 Waters Edge DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Forest Lake at City Center
$1,516 - $2,651

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Base Rent$1,485 - $2,620
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21

Forest Lake at City Center

307 Saint Thomas DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Meridian Parkside
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$1,580 - $2,940

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Base Rent$1,580 - $2,940

Total Monthly Price$1,580 - $2,940
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Meridian Parkside

1400 Summit LnNewport News, VA 23601
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Newport Landing Apartments
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$1,786 - $1,886

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Base Rent$1,525 - $1,625
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12 Month Lease Term
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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oyster Point Apartments

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

Deer Park Apartments

11430 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23601
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property at 222 Belray Dr
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
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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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 120 Latham Dr
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 10

120 Latham Dr

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

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Base Rent$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 1 Bed unit found at Oyster Point Place priced from $985. Turlington Oaks Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oyster Point Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$985
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR, 1BA$1,015
Newport Lake ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,031
Warwick Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,091
Pebble Stone GardensThe Brooke2BR, 1BA$1,139
Christopher Crossing1b1b1BR, 1BA$1,145
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR, 1BA$1,187
Jefferson FlatsJEFFERSON2BR, 1BA$1,224
HarborstoneB1U Gold2BR, 1BA$1,281
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR, 1BA$1,312

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, VA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.64 price per square foot Oasis Model at Impressions in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,105. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the The Trinity Model at Forrest Landing I in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting at $1,509 with a $1.22 price per square foot. 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.
ImpressionsOasis3BR, 2BA$1.64
Forrest Landing IThe Trinity3BR, 2BA$1.22
Winston TownhousesNoland2BR, 1.5BA$1.44
HarborstoneB1R Platinum2BR, 1BA$1.61
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR, 1.5BA$1.49
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR, 1BA$1.19
Jefferson FlatsJEFFERSON RENOVATED2BR, 1BA$1.51
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR, 1.5BA$1.41
Pebble Stone GardensMeadow2BR, 1BA$1.48
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 a cheap apartment in Watkins?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watkins is under $1,312.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watkins?

The cheapest apartment in Watkins is Oyster Point Place which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Watkins costs $1,536.

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 $446 which is $1,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.

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