Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes
614 Peninsula Dr,
Newport News, VA 23605
$999 - $1,264
1-2 Beds
Newport News
Newport News, VA
Area Guide
Experience nature, ships, and history in this coastal city
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Newport News combines historical significance with contemporary living along the Virginia Peninsula. This waterfront city, anchored by Newport News Shipbuilding and the Port Warwick district, offers housing options from James River waterfront properties to homes in the historic Hilton Village neighborhood. One-bedroom apartments average $1,213 per month, while three-bedroom units average $1,690. The city's position within Hampton Roads provides easy access to the entire region.
Residents enjoy Newport News Park's 7,700 acres of hiking trails and outdoor recreation. The Mariners' Museum preserves the area's maritime heritage, while Christopher Newport University enriches the community's educational landscape. Port Warwick features a town square with local shops and restaurants. The Virginia Living Museum showcases native wildlife and natural science through interactive exhibits. Downtown, the Victory Arch stands as a monument to the city's shipbuilding legacy that dates to 1691.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Newport News, VA is $1,159 for a studio, $1,263 for one bedroom, $1,404 for two bedrooms, and $1,720 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport News has increased by 4.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,263/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$1,983/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,640/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,899/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Newport News, VA is 6.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Newport News is 18.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,157 - $1,715. You can expect to pay 1.8% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 4.8% less for transportation.
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Transportation
51
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
39
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
46
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
517 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
382 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
582 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
456 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
558 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
488 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
422 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,130 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
740 Students
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,060 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
488 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,807 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,788 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,645 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,225 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Virginia Living Museum
- Mariners' Museum
- Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
- Newport News Park
- Bluebird Gap Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
- Norfolk International
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† 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 November 2025.