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Rental Market Trends in Newport News, VA

What is the average rent in Newport News, VA?

$1,269/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Newport News, VA is $1,269 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $1,209 per month for a studio, $1,269 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,413 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,753 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,209/month
495 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,269/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,413/month
978 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,753/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$898/month
150 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,606/month
840 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,061/month
1,289 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,559/month
1,922 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,033/month
1,331 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $38 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 March 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
27% $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, Boulevard and Warwick are the most affordable neighborhoods in Newport News.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Briarfield
$1,041/month
572 Sq Ft
Boulevard
$1,087/month
767 Sq Ft
Warwick
$1,227/month
634 Sq Ft
Jenkins
$1,252/month
740 Sq Ft
Spring House
$1,255/month
548 Sq Ft
Saunders
$1,260/month
774 Sq Ft
Carver
$1,290/month
682 Sq Ft
McIntosh
$1,303/month
605 Sq Ft
Denbigh
$1,329/month
773 Sq Ft
Watkins
$1,343/month
798 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newport News?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kiln Creek
$1,750/month
693 Sq Ft
Downtown Newport News
$1,634/month
605 Sq Ft
West Avenue
$1,634/month
605 Sq Ft
Palmer
$1,570/month
771 Sq Ft
Deer Park
$1,499/month
744 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$1,466/month
877 Sq Ft
Windy Knolls
$1,391/month
849 Sq Ft
Bland
$1,358/month
582 Sq Ft
Warwickshire
$1,353/month
675 Sq Ft
Watkins
$1,343/month
798 Sq Ft

Which Newport News neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Newport News with the most apartments available are Deer Park, Bland and Palmer .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Deer Park
$1,499/month
744 Sq Ft
Bland
$1,358/month
582 Sq Ft
Palmer
$1,570/month
771 Sq Ft
Downtown Newport News
$1,634/month
605 Sq Ft
West Avenue
$1,634/month
605 Sq Ft
Spring House
$1,255/month
548 Sq Ft
Watkins
$1,343/month
798 Sq Ft
Jenkins
$1,252/month
740 Sq Ft
Briarfield
$1,041/month
572 Sq Ft
McIntosh
$1,303/month
605 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 $1,269, you’ll want to make about $4,230 per month or $50,760 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 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Newport News is 21.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,209 - $1,753. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 3.2% more for utilities, and 4.6% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

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Newport News, VA

Kiln Creek

Newport News, VA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,061/month
$1,390/month
Two Bedroom
$1,210/month
$1,607/month
Three Bedroom
$1,545/month
$1,839/month
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$1,298 - $1,895 Total Monthly Price

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Styron Square Apartments

3100 N William Styron Sq,
Newport News, VA 23606

$1,525 - $1,975 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Christopher Crossing

11054 Warwick Blvd,
Newport News, VA 23601

$1,145 - $1,645 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Citizen Apartments

301 Continental Pkwy,
Newport News, VA 23602

$1,499 - $2,275 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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