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Denbigh Newport News, VA

An accessible suburb between the James River and the airport

Affordable Suburban Commuter

Originally its own city, Denbigh lies along the northwestern edge of Newport News, approximately 16 miles from downtown. Commuters have easy access to Interstate 64 and U.S. Highway 60, making traveling to and from the neighborhood a breeze. The Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport sits just a few miles from town. Along US-60 you’ll find shops and restaurants that cater to the community, all within easy access of your new home. Living in Denbigh allows you the opportunity to test new cuisines, with restaurants showcasing global cuisines. For more dining and shopping opportunities, cross over I-64 to the Jefferson Commons or check out Patrick Henry Mall nearby. This active community enjoys traveling up the interstate towards Newport News Park to enjoy biking trails, access to a boat ramp, and more than 8,000 acres of green space to explore.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Denbigh is $705 for a studio, $1,253 for one bedroom, $1,298 for two bedrooms, and $1,588 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Denbigh has increased by 8.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 518 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $705/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 741 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,253/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 975 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,298/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,352 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,588/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

40 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Newport News Park
  • Virginia Living Museum
  • Mariners' Museum
  • Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
  • Colonial National Historical Park

Airports

  • Newport News/Williamsburg International
  • Norfolk International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.