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5959 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23605, USA|Briarfield
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Property Overview
5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue is a competitively priced community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.9/10, highlighted by perfect 10/10 scores for both price and amenities, indicating strong value and an elevated standard of living. With a 9/10 location rating and a grocery store about 2.6 miles away, it offers convenient access to everyday essentials and key destinations. Quality and trustworthiness ratings of 7/10 further suggest a well-documented, reliable option for renters seeking clarity about what to expect.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Laundry available on site
Floor plans
| Freedom Mobile Home Community - 5J | 1 bed | 1 bath | 500 sqft | $800 /mo | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom mobile home located at 5 Chad Lane in Newport News. This unit offers a simple and functional layout, perfect for someone looking for an affordable and private living space. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways. Great option for anyone looking for a budget-friendly place to call home. Rent includes water, sewer & trash. Tenant is responsible for own electricity. | ||
| Freedom Mobile Home Community - 7J | 1 bed | 1 bath | 500 sqft | $800 /mo | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom mobile home located at 7 Erin Lane in Newport News. This unit offers a simple and functional layout, perfect for someone looking for an affordable and private living space. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways. Great option for anyone looking for a budget-friendly place to call home. |
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Amenities for 5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue
Apartment Amenities
| Trash Included | Utilities/Sewer |
| Water |
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Building details
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About 5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom mobile home located at 5 Chad Lane in Newport News. This unit offers a simple and functional layout, perfect for someone looking for an affordable and private living space. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways. Great option for anyone looking for a budget-friendly place to call home. Rent includes water, sewer & trash. Tenant is responsible for own electricity.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.9
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, 5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Lacks images
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Rent trends in Briarfield
1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Briarfield.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Briarfield
Newport News
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,225 |
| June 2024 | $1,232 |
| July 2024 | $1,333 |
| August 2024 | $1,270 |
| September 2024 | $1,197 |
| October 2024 | $1,227 |
| November 2024 | $1,245 |
| December 2024 | $1,201 |
| January 2025 | $1,165 |
| February 2025 | $1,144 |
| March 2025 | $1,169 |
| April 2025 | $1,106 |
| May 2025 | $1,110 |
| June 2025 | $1,192 |
| July 2025 | $1,287 |
| August 2025 | $1,297 |
| September 2025 | $1,343 |
| October 2025 | $1,268 |
| November 2025 | $1,270 |
| December 2025 | $1,262 |
| January 2026 | $1,262 |
| February 2026 | $1,152 |
| March 2026 | $1,138 |
| April 2026 | $1,143 |
| May 2026 | $1,209 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $784 |
| July 2024 | $832 |
| September 2024 | $777 |
| October 2024 | $777 |
| November 2024 | $777 |
| December 2024 | $777 |
| January 2025 | $777 |
| February 2025 | $777 |
| March 2025 | $777 |
| April 2025 | $777 |
| May 2025 | $777 |
| April 2026 | $800 |
| May 2026 | $800 |
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Can I afford to live at 5959 Jefferson Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$32,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $800.
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Schools near 5949-5959 Jefferson Avenue
Carver Elementary School
6160 jefferson ave
newport news, VA, 23605
PK, K-5Public
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Watkins Early Childhood Center
21 burns dr
newport news, VA, 23601
PKPublic
Denbigh Early Childhood Center
15638 warwick blvd
newport news, VA, 23608
PKPublic
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Getting around Newport News near 5959 Jefferson Ave
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 5959 Jefferson Ave, Newport News
Groceries
5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
3/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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