# Average Rent in Newport News, VA > How much is rent in Newport News, VA? $1,836 median across 15 units in 5 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/ Latest included observation: November 6, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Newport News, VA? The average listed apartment rent in Newport News, VA is $1,586 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 15 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 5 apartment buildings, 15 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Newport News, VA](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/apartments/) Avg Rent $1,586/mo median $1,836 [+9.7% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/trends/) Cheapest $960/mo Chestnut Arms Properties 5 tracked daily Units 15 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/trends/) [Explore Newport News, VA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=newport-news-va) [Newport News, VA Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Newport News, VA. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $1,404 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Newport News, VA over the last 3 months. Started at $1,416, ended at $1,404. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Jul | 1,416 | | Aug | 1,433 | | Aug | 1,337 | | Aug | 1,324 | | Aug | 1,414 | | Sep | 1,354 | | Sep | 1,353 | | Sep | 1,310 | | Sep | 1,280 | | Oct | 1,336 | | Oct | 1,410 | | Oct | 1,404 | [Full Newport News, VA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Newport News, VA Rent Prices All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 3 (10)](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/chestnut-arms-newport-news-va/): Chestnut Arms 6300 Grossman Pl, Newport News, VA 23605, USA From $960/mo Avg $960 1 units [#2 4.6 (51)](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/mallory-apartments-newport-news-va/): Mallory Apartments 1555 Briarfield Rd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA From $1,015/mo as of Oct 28 Avg $1,015 2 units [#3 3.8 (8)](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/legacy-landing-newport-news-va/): Legacy Landing 1600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA From $1,054/mo Avg $1,183 4 units [#4 3.4 (20)](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/the-lift-rise-on-jefferson-newport-news-va/): The Lift & Rise on Jefferson 2800 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA From $1,300/mo Avg $1,600 2 units [#5 3.8 (125)](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/river-park-tower-apartment-homes-newport-news-va/): River Park Tower Apartment Homes 2601 West Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA From $1,835/mo Avg $1,870 6 units [#6 3.5 (34)](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/city-line-apartments-newport-news-va/): City Line Apartments 155 Mytilene Dr A, Newport News, VA 23605, USA From $1,836/mo Avg $1,836 2 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Chestnut Arms 6300 Grossman Pl, Newport News, VA 23605, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/chestnut-arms-newport-news-va/) | $960 | $960 | -- | 3 (10) | 1 | | 2 | [Mallory Apartments 1555 Briarfield Rd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/mallory-apartments-newport-news-va/) | $1,015 as of Oct 28 | $1,015 | $1.27/ft² | 4.6 (51) | 2 | | 3 | [Legacy Landing 1600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/legacy-landing-newport-news-va/) | $1,054 | $1,183 | $0.47/ft² | 3.8 (8) | 4 | | 4 | [The Lift & Rise on Jefferson 2800 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/the-lift-rise-on-jefferson-newport-news-va/) | $1,300 | $1,600 | $1.86/ft² | 3.4 (20) | 2 | | 5 | [River Park Tower Apartment Homes 2601 West Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/river-park-tower-apartment-homes-newport-news-va/) | $1,835 | $1,870 | $1.67/ft² | 3.8 (125) | 6 | | 6 | [City Line Apartments 155 Mytilene Dr A, Newport News, VA 23605, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/city-line-apartments-newport-news-va/) | $1,836 | $1,836 | $2.54/ft² | 3.5 (34) | 2 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/apartments/) [Chestnut Arms](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/chestnut-arms-newport-news-va/): ![Chestnut Arms apartments in Newport News, VA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6471?w=600) 3 (10) 6300 Grossman Pl, Newport News, VA 23605, USA From $960/mo 1 units [Mallory Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/mallory-apartments-newport-news-va/): ![Mallory Apartments apartments in Newport News, VA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6461?w=600) 4.6 (51) 1555 Briarfield Rd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA From $1,015/mo prices as of Oct 28 2 units [Legacy Landing](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/legacy-landing-newport-news-va/): ![Legacy Landing apartments in Newport News, VA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6464?w=600) 3.8 (8) 1600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA From $1,054/mo 4 units [The Lift & Rise on Jefferson](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/the-lift-rise-on-jefferson-newport-news-va/): ![The Lift & Rise on Jefferson apartments in Newport News, VA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6465?w=600) 3.4 (20) 2800 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA From $1,300/mo 2 units [River Park Tower Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/river-park-tower-apartment-homes-newport-news-va/): ![River Park Tower Apartment Homes apartments in Newport News, VA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6462?w=600) 3.8 (125) 2601 West Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA From $1,835/mo 6 units [City Line Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/city-line-apartments-newport-news-va/): ![City Line Apartments apartments in Newport News, VA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6466?w=600) 3.5 (34) 155 Mytilene Dr A, Newport News, VA 23605, USA From $1,836/mo 2 units [Browse all Newport News, VA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/apartments/) By Area ## Newport News, VA neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [South Newport News 3](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20Newport%20News)[Newport News 23605 2](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/apartments/?neighborhood=Newport%20News%2023605)[Hampton Roads Center 1](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/apartments/?neighborhood=Hampton%20Roads%20Center) ## Newport News, VA Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Newport News, VA is **$1,586 per month**, based on 15 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $960 at Chestnut Arms to $1,905 at River Park Tower Apartment Homes. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Bed | $1,092/mo | $960/mo | 4 | | 2 Bed | $1,802/mo | $1,226/mo | 10 | | 3 Bed | $1,398/mo | $1,398/mo | 1 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Newport News, VA, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Newport News, VA averages **$1,092/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,802/mo**. At the local median household income of **$66,718**, that works out to **29% 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](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/trends/) runs **23% 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 $63,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,586/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 ($960/mo), you need to earn at least **$38,000/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) | $1,586 | | Utilities | $420 | | Groceries | $524 | | Transportation | $1,001 | | Healthcare | $488 | | Other goods and services | $781 | | Estimated total | $4,801/mo | Population 184,774 Median household income $66,718 Census median rent $1,285/mo Census rent burden 30.5% Median age 34.2 Mean commute 23 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. 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 We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. 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. Compare ## Nearby cities in Virginia How Newport News, VA rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Newport News, VA | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alexandria, VA](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/) | $2,372 | +50% | -0.7% | 113 | | [Arlington, VA](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-va/) | $3,007 | +90% | +0.4% | 39 | | [Hampton, VA](https://average-rent.com/city/hampton-va/) | $1,884 | +19% | +4.1% | 25 | | [Norfolk, VA](https://average-rent.com/city/norfolk-va/) | $2,033 | +28% | -0.7% | 20 | | [Virginia Beach, VA](https://average-rent.com/city/virginia-beach-va/) | $1,973 | +24% | +0.2% | 19 | | [Portsmouth, VA](https://average-rent.com/city/portsmouth-va/) | $1,905 | +20% | -2.3% | 11 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Newport News, VA? The average listed apartment rent in Newport News, VA is $1,586 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 15 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Newport News, VA? The median asking rent in Newport News, VA is $1,836 per month, computed from 15 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,586/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Newport News, VA? The lowest available rent in Newport News, VA starts at $960 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Newport News, VA? 1-bedroom apartments in Newport News, VA average $1,092/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $960/mo across 4 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Newport News, VA? 2-bedroom apartments in Newport News, VA average $1,802/mo. Units start from $1,226/mo across 10 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Newport News, VA Track how apartment prices are changing over time. [View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/newport-news-va/trends/) ## Missing your neighborhood? Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours. [Get Started](https://average-rent.com/request/)