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Rental Market Trends in Newport News, VA

What is the average rent in Newport News, VA?

$1,263/month

Average Rent

690 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Newport News, VA is $1,263 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Newport News more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Newport News, you can expect to pay about $1,174 per month for a studio, $1,263 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,406 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,740 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,174/month
513 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,263/month
690 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,406/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,740/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,029/month
90 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,743/month
1,094 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,947/month
1,294 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,490/month
1,849 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,505/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,137/month
1,366 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Newport News, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $33 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Newport News, VA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Newport News, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newport News?

Based on current rent prices, Briarfield, Epes and Boulevard are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newport News.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Briarfield
$1,046/month
581 Sq Ft
Epes
$1,087/month
801 Sq Ft
Boulevard
$1,095/month
767 Sq Ft
East Hilton
$1,114/month
599 Sq Ft
Charter Oak
$1,183/month
812 Sq Ft
Jenkins
$1,233/month
738 Sq Ft
McIntosh
$1,240/month
728 Sq Ft
Carver
$1,250/month
676 Sq Ft
Spring House
$1,280/month
559 Sq Ft
Warwickshire
$1,296/month
668 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newport News?

Based on current rent prices, Kiln Creek, West Avenue and Downtown Newport News are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newport News.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kiln Creek
$1,838/month
669 Sq Ft
West Avenue
$1,614/month
621 Sq Ft
Downtown Newport News
$1,609/month
619 Sq Ft
Palmer
$1,517/month
752 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$1,485/month
867 Sq Ft
Bland
$1,424/month
596 Sq Ft
Deer Park
$1,393/month
768 Sq Ft
Denbigh
$1,390/month
744 Sq Ft
Windy Knolls
$1,382/month
839 Sq Ft
Oyster Point
$1,353/month
744 Sq Ft

Which Newport News neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Newport News with the most apartments available are Downtown Newport News, Palmer and West Avenue .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Newport News
$1,609/month
619 Sq Ft
Palmer
$1,517/month
752 Sq Ft
West Avenue
$1,614/month
621 Sq Ft
Deer Park
$1,393/month
768 Sq Ft
Bland
$1,424/month
596 Sq Ft
McIntosh
$1,240/month
728 Sq Ft
Jenkins
$1,233/month
738 Sq Ft
Briarfield
$1,046/month
581 Sq Ft
Watkins
$1,323/month
827 Sq Ft
Spring House
$1,280/month
559 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newport News, VA?

Because the average rent in Newport News is $1,263, you’ll want to make about $4,210 per month or $50,520 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newport News, VA is 8.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Newport News is 20.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,174 - $1,740. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 3.3% more for utilities, and 5.0% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Briarfield

Newport News, VA

Kiln Creek

Newport News, VA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,068/month
$1,464/month
Two Bedroom
$1,207/month
$1,570/month
Three Bedroom
$1,541/month
$1,832/month
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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