Average Rent in Newport News, VA
6 apartment buildings, 21 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,486/mo
Cheapest
$968/mo
Properties
6
Units
21
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Newport News, VA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Newport News, VA Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Lift & Rise on Jefferson
2800 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA
Legacy Landing
1600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA
River Park Tower Apartment Homes
2601 West Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA
City Line Apartments
155 Mytilene Dr A, Newport News, VA 23605, USA
Mallory Apartments
1555 Briarfield Rd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Westhampton Apartments
651-K Aberdeen Rd, Hampton, VA 23661, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lift & Rise on Jefferson 2800 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA | $968 | $1,238 | -- | 3.4 (20) | 3 |
| 2 | Legacy Landing 1600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA | $1,054 | $1,226 | -- | 3.8 (8) | 3 |
| 3 | River Park Tower Apartment Homes 2601 West Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA | $1,390 | $1,538 | $1.52 | 3.8 (125) | 12 |
| 4 | City Line Apartments 155 Mytilene Dr A, Newport News, VA 23605, USA | $1,683 | $1,785 | $2.59 | 3.5 (34) | 3 |
| 5 | Mallory Apartments 1555 Briarfield Rd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (51) | 0 |
| 6 | Westhampton Apartments 651-K Aberdeen Rd, Hampton, VA 23661, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (46) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
The Lift & Rise on Jefferson
3.4 (20)2800 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA
Legacy Landing
3.8 (8)1600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA
River Park Tower Apartment Homes
3.8 (125)2601 West Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA
City Line Apartments
3.5 (34)155 Mytilene Dr A, Newport News, VA 23605, USA
Mallory Apartments
4.6 (51)1555 Briarfield Rd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Westhampton Apartments
4.7 (46)651-K Aberdeen Rd, Hampton, VA 23661, USA
Newport News, VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Newport News, VA is $1,486 per month, based on 21 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $968 at The Lift & Rise on Jefferson to $1,683 at City Line Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,355/mo | $968/mo | 6 |
| 2 Bed | $1,544/mo | $1,148/mo | 13 |
| 3 Bed | $1,499/mo | $1,398/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Newport News, VA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Newport News, VA averages $1,355/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,544/mo. At the local median household income of $66,718, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Newport News, VA at $1,285/mo. The current tracked market average runs 16% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Newport News, VA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newport News, VA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$59,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,486/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($968/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Newport News, VA is $66,718 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Newport News, VA
Overall prices in Newport News, VA runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Newport News, VA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,486 |
| Utilities | $420 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $1,001 |
| Healthcare | $488 |
| Other goods and services | $781 |
| Estimated total | $4,701/mo |
Population
184,774
Median household income
$66,718
Census median rent
$1,285/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
34.2
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Virginia
How Newport News, VA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Newport News, VA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | $2,055 | +38% | 19 |
| Arlington, VA | $3,112 | +109% | 19 |
| Alexandria, VA | $2,756 | +85% | 13 |
| Hampton, VA | $1,852 | +25% | 10 |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,439 | -3% | 9 |
| Richmond, VA | $2,036 | +37% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Newport News, VA?
The average rent in Newport News, VA is $1,486 per month, based on 21 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Newport News, VA?
The lowest available rent in Newport News, VA starts at $968 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Newport News, VA?
1-bedroom apartments in Newport News, VA average $1,355/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $968/mo across 6 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Newport News, VA?
2-bedroom apartments in Newport News, VA average $1,544/mo. Units start from $1,148/mo across 13 units currently listed.
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