River Park Tower Apartment Homes
2601 West Ave,
Newport News, VA 23607
$1,610 - $3,113 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Downtown Newport News
Newport News, VA
Downtown Newport News - Newport News, VA Area Guide
Get the scoop on Newport News
Urban
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Walkable
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Outdoors
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Parks
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Riverfront
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The Downtown neighborhood of Newport News puts you right in the heart of the action. I-664 runs through the neighborhood to connect you to the cities of Hampton and Norfolk. Those who prefer to live without a car have access to several bus routes, including Hampton Roads Transit's 101 and 103. Rental options in Downtown Newport News are mostly apartments in multi-family and multi-use complexes.
Downtown's location along the James River makes it an excellent option for those who love the outdoors. Several parks line the river, including Christopher Newport Park and Victory Landing Park. Relax in the parks and watch the ships pull into the pier, then head over to the Train Station Restaurant for seafood on the patio or to attend a weekly jazz concert. On weekends, explore the nearby beaches which you can access in less than one hour.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Newport News is $1,472 for one bedroom, $1,489 for two bedrooms, and $1,202 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Newport News has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.
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1 BR
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611 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,472/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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933 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,489/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,324 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,202/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Newport News - Newport News, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Newport News - Newport News, VA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Downtown Newport News - Newport News, VA are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
40
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Newport News - Newport News, VA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
- Bluebird Gap Farm
- Mariners' Museum
- Virginia Living Museum
- Fort Monroe National Monument
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.