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Average Rent in Newport News, VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Newport News, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,584/mo
▲ +4.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$885/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
43
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Newport News, VA
3 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Newport News, VA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $20/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Park Tower Apartment Homes | Unit 707 | $1,825 | $1,795 | $30 |
| River Park Tower Apartment Homes | Unit 1802 | $1,850 | $1,835 | $15 |
| River Park Tower Apartment Homes | Unit 605 | $1,800 | $1,785 | $15 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Newport News, VA
Compare average rent across Newport News, VA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Center | $1,700 | ▼ $309 | $885 | 2 | 95 |
| South Newport News | $1,598 | ▲ $169 | $1,054 | 3 | 12 |
| Newport News 23605 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Newport News, VA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Newport News, VA is $1,584 per month across 5 apartment communities and 43 available units. Rents have increased $57 (4.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Mallory Apartments starting at $885/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,584/mo.
Prices range from $885 to $1,683 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 24 units are currently listed.
Newport News, VA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,341 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $1,329 | -$12 | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,331 | +$2 | 5 |
| August 2026 | $1,406 | +$75 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Newport News, VA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Newport News, VA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory Apartments | $885/mo | $885/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Legacy Landing | $1,054/mo | $1,054/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| The Lift & Rise on Jefferson | $1,300/mo | $1,300/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
| River Park Tower Apartment Homes | $1,545/mo | $1,545/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| City Line Apartments | $1,545/mo | $1,624/mo | 39 | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Newport News, VA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,584/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($885/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Newport News, VA is $66,718 , about 12% 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) | $1,584 |
| Utilities | $420 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $1,001 |
| Healthcare | $488 |
| Other goods and services | $781 |
| Estimated total | $4,799/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.
Google Search Trends for Newport News, VA Apartments
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