Cheap Homes for Rent in Watkins Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $800 (9 Rentals)

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property at 222 Belray Dr

$850

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$850

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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222 Belray Dr

Newport NewsVA23601
property at 5 Ebbing Quay

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Ebbing Quay

HamptonVA23666
property at 206 Alder Wood Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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206 Alder Wood Dr

HamptonVA23666
property at 23 Green Ct

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Green Ct

Newport NewsVA23601

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property at 87 Kendall Dr

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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87 Kendall Dr

Newport NewsVA23601
property at 57 Bruton Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Bruton Ave

Newport NewsVA23601
property at 24 Zenith Loop

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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24 Zenith Loop

Newport NewsVA23601

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property at 404 Crescent Ct

$2,100

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$2,100

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 28

404 Crescent Ct

YorktownVA23693

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 Oyster Point Place priced from $999. 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 Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,015
Warwick Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, VA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Trinity II Model at Forrest Landing II in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $1,524. 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.
Forrest Landing IIThe Trinity II3BR,2BA$1.32
Forrest Landing IThe Sequoia2BR,2BA$1.25
Winston TownhousesNoland2BR,1.5BA$1.39
ReNew Newport NewsBerkley2BR,1BA$1.63
Ashton at Oyster Point2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1.19
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Watkins

What type of rentals are currently available in Watkins?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Watkins, VA with pricing that ranges from $999 to $15,240. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watkins ranging from $850 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watkins?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watkins ranges from $850 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,010.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watkins?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watkins range from $1,358 to $2,602, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,747.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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