
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (10 Rentals)
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Riverside, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,074 | $935 | $1,259 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $1,006 | $2,790 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $1,095 | $3,118 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,440 | $1,995 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverside Neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Newport News, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Warwick Village priced from $995. Forrest Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,107. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Warwick Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Forrest Landing | The Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
Oyster Point Place | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, VA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.45 price per square foot Tidewater Townhome Renovated Model at The Jamestown Apartments in the in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,545. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2X1-1/2 1000 Townhome Model at Winston Townhouses starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Robinson Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Jamestown Apartments | Tidewater Townhome Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Winston Townhouses | 2X1-1/2 1000 Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
Sharps Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Jefferson Flats | JEFFERSON RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Christopher Crossing | 2B1B Granite & Stainless | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Forrest Landing | The Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Hiden Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Pebble Stone Gardens | Meadow | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Oyster Point Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Waverly at Oyster Point | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverside, Newport News, VA
Ranked #35
Among neighborhoods in Newport News, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Riverside, Newport News, VA
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Newport News, VA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Riverside Neighborhood in Newport News, VA
Walk Score®
15 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
19 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Warwick Village which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,622.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 Riverside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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