Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Newport News Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (5 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Newport News area of Newport News.

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1115-1117 Briarfield RdNewport News, VA 23605
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Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Newport News Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Newport News area of Newport News, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Brennan Pointe I priced from $680. Soundview Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Newport News apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$680
Soundview Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$695
Heritage ForestThe Willow2BR,2BA$713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newport News, VA

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newport News area is the $0.44 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Brennan Pointe I in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $680. The second greatest value Downtown Newport News apartment is the 2 BD - D2 Model at Admiral Pointe starting at $1,233 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Huntington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Newport News apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brennan Pointe IThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.44
Admiral Pointe2 BD - D22BR,1BA$1.30
Huntington on the James2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Seven Oaks Apartments**Limited Time Rent Special!**2BR,1BA$1.36
Meadowview Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.76
Heritage ForestThe Elm1BR,1BA$1.52
Chestnut Arms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Cambridge ApartmentsAshford Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.54
Soundview Townhomes1 bed1BR,1BA$1.59
Cottage Grove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA

Ranked #71

Among neighborhoods in Newport News, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Newport News Neighborhood in Newport News, VA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Newport News Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Newport News?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Newport News is Soundview Townhomes which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Downtown Newport News costs $1,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Newport News?

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 35 regular apartments in Downtown Newport News 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 Downtown Newport News?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Newport News have an average cost of $425 which is $1,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Newport News.

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