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Average Rent in Newport News VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Newport News VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,592/mo
▼ 0.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,148/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
15
available now
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 | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Center | $1,760 | $1,683 | 1 | 4 |
| South Newport News | $1,486 | $968 | 3 | 18 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Newport News VA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Newport News VA is $1,592 per month across 4 apartment communities and 15 available units. Rents have decreased $1 (0.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Lift & Rise on Jefferson starting at $1,148/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,592/mo.
Prices range from $1,148 to $1,836 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Newport News VA Rent Price History
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lift & Rise on Jefferson | $1,148/mo | $1,148/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
| Legacy Landing | $1,226/mo | $1,226/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| River Park Tower Apartment Homes | $1,530/mo | $1,621/mo | 11 | 3.8 |
| City Line Apartments | $1,836/mo | $1,836/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
Google Search Trends for Newport News VA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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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
$64,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,592/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,148/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/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) | $1,592 |
| Estimated total | $1,592/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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