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Average Rent in South Newport News & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in South Newport News, Newport News VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,486/mo
▼ 0.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$968/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
18
available now
South Newport News vs Newport News VA Average
South Newport News is cheaper the Newport News VA average by $50/mo (3%). The citywide average is $1,536/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Newport News?
As of May 2026, the average rent in South Newport News is $1,486 per month across 3 apartment communities and 18 available units. Rents have decreased $1 (0.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Lift & Rise on Jefferson starting at $968/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,181/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,555/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,499/mo.
Prices range from $968 to $1,690 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
South Newport News Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Newport News
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Newport News
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lift & Rise on Jefferson | $968/mo | $1,238/mo | 3 | 3.4 |
| Legacy Landing | $1,054/mo | $1,226/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| River Park Tower Apartment Homes | $1,520/mo | $1,613/mo | 12 | 3.8 |
Google Search Trends for South Newport News Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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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
$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.
Cost of living in South Newport News
We only have live rent data for South Newport News so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $1,486/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.
Explore South Newport News Apartments
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