Average Rent in Newport News VA
6 apartment buildings, 21 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$1,533/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
Legacy Landing
1600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News
River Park Tower Apartment Homes
2601 West Ave, Newport News
City Line Apartments
155 Mytilene Dr A, Newport News
Mallory Apartments
1555 Briarfield Rd, Hampton
Westhampton Apartments
651-K Aberdeen Rd, Hampton
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lift & Rise on Jefferson 2800 Jefferson Ave, Newport News | $968 | $1,238 | -- | 3.4 | 3 |
| 2 | Legacy Landing 1600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News | $1,054 | $1,226 | -- | 3.8 | 3 |
| 3 | River Park Tower Apartment Homes 2601 West Ave, Newport News | $1,520 | $1,615 | $1.47 | 3.8 | 11 |
| 4 | City Line Apartments 155 Mytilene Dr A, Newport News | $1,683 | $1,760 | $2.62 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 5 | Mallory Apartments 1555 Briarfield Rd, Hampton | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 | 0 |
| 6 | Westhampton Apartments 651-K Aberdeen Rd, Hampton | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
The Lift & Rise on Jefferson
3.42800 Jefferson Ave, Newport News
Legacy Landing
3.81600 Jefferson Ave, Newport News
River Park Tower Apartment Homes
3.82601 West Ave, Newport News
City Line Apartments
3.5155 Mytilene Dr A, Newport News
Mallory Apartments
4.61555 Briarfield Rd, Hampton
Westhampton Apartments
4.7651-K Aberdeen Rd, Hampton
Newport News VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Newport News VA is $1,533 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 | $1,382/mo | $968/mo | 5 |
| 2 Bed | $1,592/mo | $1,148/mo | 14 |
| 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.
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
$61,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,533/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/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.
Cost of living in Newport News VA
We only have live rent data for Newport News VA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,533 |
| Estimated total | $1,533/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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