Forest Lake at City Center
307 Saint Thomas Dr,
Newport News, VA 23606
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Rental Market Trends in Newport News, VA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Newport News, VA is $1,296/month.
Rent in Newport News is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,296/month
Average Rent
690 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.6%
Change / Year
1,493
Available Apartments
Newport News rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Newport News average $1,064 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Newport News average $1,296 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Newport News average $1,457 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Newport News average $1,807 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Newport News, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $34 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Newport News, VA
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newport News?
Based on current rent prices, Kiln Creek, Palmer and Bland are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newport News.
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newport News, VA?
Because the average rent in Newport News is $1,296, you’ll want to make about $4,320 per month or $51,840 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 9.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Newport News is 21.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,064 - $1,807. You can expect to pay 0.1% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 5.8% less for transportation.
How does Newport News, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Newport News, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Newport News Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$1,051/month
$1,449/month
Two Bedroom
$1,207/month
$1,662/month
Three Bedroom
$1,531/month
$1,861/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Newport News?
The average rent in Newport News is $1,296 per month, which is 22.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Newport News?
The average rent for a house in Newport News, VA is $1,971 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Newport News?
The average rent for a townhome in Newport News, VA is $951 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Newport News?
Rents in Newport News, VA are increasing, with prices up 2.6% year-over-year and $34 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Newport News?
In Newport News, VA, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.