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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Newport News, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Newport News rent stands today
Rents in Newport News, VA are essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,606/month. The $14 monthly difference from last year is negligible, while month-over-month rent increased 2.6%.
Compared to national trends
Newport News is 15.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 224 total rentals providing a modest selection for renters. This positions the city as an accessible market for value-seeking renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,044/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $1,895/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,600/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,900/month compared to $1,395/month for apartments, with houses comprising 63.7% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Washington neighborhood rents fell 46.8% year over year to $1,250/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend, marking a notable local cooldown in Newport News, VA.
Median rent
Median rent in Newport News
$1,606/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Newport News is $1,606 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $294 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newport News
224
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Newport News rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Newport News, VA
Average rent prices in Newport News have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Newport News, VA
Rent prices in Newport News vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newport News is $1,395, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport News run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,044 | No Change |  25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 3% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarfield | $1,279 | |
Deer Park | $1,430 | |
Downtown Newport News | $1,350 | |
Epes | $1,449 | |
Huntington | $795 | |
Kiln Creek | $2,195 | |
Lee Hall | $1,799 | |
Mcintosh | $1,545 | |
Palmer | $1,792 | |
Saunders | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,672 | 5% | 36% | |
Houses | $1,900 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,044
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Epes
Average rent
$1,449
Palmer
Average rent
$1,792
Downtown Newport News
Average rent
$1,350
Huntington
Average rent
$795
Deer Park
Average rent
$1,430
Briarfield
Average rent
$1,279
Lee Hall
Average rent
$1,799
Kiln Creek
Average rent
$2,195
Mcintosh
Average rent
$1,545
Saunders
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
36%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Newport News, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Newport News, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Newport News and Carrollton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Newport News
15%lower than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newport News, VA is 23% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,097
19%$1,782
53%$1,775
5%$1,776
5%$2,221
3%$1,612
7%$2,099
26%$2,600
17%$2,450
5%$2,200
14%$2,600
36%$2,350
3%Discover rentals in Newport News, VA
21h ago
901 Forest Lake Ct, Newport News, VA 23605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$697–$1,510
Apartment for rent
1d ago
301 Nat Turner Blvd S, Newport News, VA 23606
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$707–$757
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Huntington townhouse for rent in Newport News
4211 Orcutt Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
2 beds
1 bath
$795
House for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Huntington townhouse for rent in Newport News
2 beds
1 bath
$795
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Riverview house for rent in Newport News
17 Flax Mill Rd, Newport News, VA 23602
4 beds
4 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Bland house for rent in Newport News
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
12h ago
2055 Stanford Ln, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,785–$2,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Newport News
2009 Melbourne St, Newport News, VA 23608
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2h ago
Verified
581 Calla Ct, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,631
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
173 Louise Dr, Newport News, VA 23601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,360–$2,068
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3201 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,821
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
581 Calla Ct, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,631
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,360–$2,068
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
329 Boulder Dr, Newport News, VA 23608
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,538–$1,551
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
205 Rotunda Circle, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$1,590
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
581 Calla Ct, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,631
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
173 Louise Dr, Newport News, VA 23601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
104 Republic Rd, Newport News, VA 23603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$2,333
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
205 Rotunda Circle, Newport News, VA 23608
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,440–$1,590
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Newport News, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Newport News rental market.
How much is rent in Newport News?
The average rent in Newport News is $1,606 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newport News?
Average rent prices in Newport News have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Newport News rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newport News is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $294 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newport News?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newport News are Huntington ($795/mo), Briarfield ($1,279/mo), and Downtown Newport News ($1,350/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Newport News?
To comfortably afford rent in Newport News, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Newport News?
May offers the lowest rents in Newport News, running about 4.2% below November's peak pricing. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while February and July see higher competition.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).