Citizen Apartments
301 Continental Pkwy,
Newport News, VA 23602
$1,550 - $2,265 | Studio - 3 Beds
Newport News
Newport News, VA
Area Guide
Experience nature, ships, and history in this coastal city
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Situated on the northern banks of the James River, across the Hampton Roads Harbor from Norfolk, Newport News has been shaped by the water that surrounds it. Some of the major attractions in Newport News include access to beaches, ships, and one of the largest maritime museums in the world.
Located on the southwestern portion of the Virginia Peninsula, Newport News reveres outdoor recreation. The popular Noland Trail offers scenic views of Lake Maury and Newport News Park is the second largest city park in the United States. Swimming is a popular pastime at Huntington Park Beach as well as golfing at the Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run and the Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort. Locals also delight in close proximity to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
Artistic amenities abound in Newport News. Peninsula Fine Arts Center displays rotating exhibits in addition to offering an assortment of art classes to the public. Sculptures are strewn throughout the city and museums are plentiful. The Mariners’ Museum, Virginia Living Museum, U.S. Army Transportation Museum, and Virginia War Museum all provide unique educational experiences in Newport News.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Newport News, VA is $954 for a studio, $1,241 for one bedroom, $1,389 for two bedrooms, and $1,724 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport News has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,241/month
691 Sq Ft
House
$2,275/month
1,571 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,453/month
853 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,856/month
1,432 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Newport News, VA is 6.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Newport News is 18.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $954 - $1,724. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 4.1% 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
499 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 June 2025.