Cheap Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, VA from $800 (50 Rentals)

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property at 13420 Crest Cir

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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13420 Crest Cir

SmithfieldVA23430
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Huntington on the James
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$1,020 - $1,180
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$935 - $1,095
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$85

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$1,020 - $1,180
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 13

Huntington on the James

312 73rd StNewport News, VA 23607
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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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Mariners Green Apartments
$1,216 - $1,381
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$1,210 - $1,375
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 23

Mariners Green Apartments

12711 Nettles DrNewport News, VA 23606
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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
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Highwater Flats

17 Middlesex RdNewport News, VA 23606
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Hilton Village Townhomes
$1,366 - $1,566
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$1,325 - $1,525
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Hilton Village Townhomes

531 Bulkeley PlNewport News, VA 23601
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Jefferson Flats
$1,370 - $1,800
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$1,350 - $1,780
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$20

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$1,370 - $1,800
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Flats

11112 Mintwood PlNewport News, VA 23601
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Shipyard Flats
$1,519 - $1,619
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$1,519 - $1,619

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$1,519 - $1,619
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15

Shipyard Flats

2800 Washington AveNewport News, VA 23607
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Brennan Pointe II
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brennan Pointe II

3100-3150 Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA 23607
property at 520 Bellwood Rd

$875 - $975

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$875

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$875

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520 Bellwood Rd

Newport NewsVA23601
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Tall Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Oaks

10710 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23601
property at 4113 Newsome Dr

$945

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$945

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$945

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4113 Newsome Dr

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 843 41st St

$1,045

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$1,045

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$1,045

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843 41st St

Newport NewsVA23607
property at 867 41st St

$1,045

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$1,045

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$1,045

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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867 41st St

Newport NewsVA23607

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property at 116 Tyler Ave

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Tyler Ave

Newport NewsVA23601
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Chuckatuck Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chuckatuck Square

5757 Godwin BlvdSuffolk, VA 23432
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Hiden Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hiden Place

290 Hidenwood DrNewport News, VA 23606
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Woodview Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodview Townhomes

6010 Jefferson AveNewport News, VA 23605
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Shipyard Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shipyard Shores

85 29th StNewport News, VA 23607
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property at 318 61st St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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318 61st St

Newport NewsVA23607
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Brewers Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brewers Station

1200 Hampstead AveCarrollton, VA 23314
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property at 829 22nd St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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829 22nd St

Newport NewsVA23607

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Smithfield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smithfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Smithfield, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes in the Huntington neighborhood priced from $999. Turlington Oaks Apartments in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smithfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottage Grove Apartments and TownhomesA2 - Cottages1BR,1BA$999
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1,015
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1,099
Riverlands Apartments1BD NS | 1BD Non-Smoking | 5971BR,1BA$1,113
Windsor Court Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,125
ReNew Newport NewsAmherst1BR,1BA$1,129
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
Christopher Crossing1B 1B Townhome1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, VA and Nearby

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smithfield area is the $1.67 price per square foot Commodore - Balcony* Model at The Westerly at Benn’s Grant in the starting from $1,815. The second greatest value Smithfield apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Sharps Landing starting at $1,298 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smithfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westerly at Benn’s GrantCommodore - Balcony*1BR,1BA$1.67
Sharps Landing2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Westover Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Turlington Oaks Apartments1b11BR,1BA$1.19
Admiral Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1.29
Jefferson FlatsJEFFERSON RENOVATED2BR,1BA$1.59
Hidenwood - Hiden Place ApartmentsHidenwood - The Newport - 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Hilton Village TownhomesRetreat Contemporary2BR,1BA$1.75
Pebble Stone GardensMeadow2BR,1BA$1.58
Windsor Court Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithfield Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithfield Apartment is $999 at Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Smithfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Smithfield is starting from $1,099 at Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Smithfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Smithfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Westerly at Benn’s Grant and starts from $2,362.

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