Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Newport News, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Newport News rent stands today
Newport News, VA rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,599/month. Renters today are paying $49 more per month on average than last year despite a slight 1.2% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Newport News sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters with 204 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Newport News run around $1,576/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,153/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,466/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,929/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Newport News
$1,599/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Newport News is $1,599 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $301 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newport News
204
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,398, whereas a house costs $1,962. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport News run $1,156 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,576 | 2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,153 |  4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,465 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,929 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarfield | $1,400 | |
Chestnut | $1,395 | |
Deer Park | $1,509 | |
Downtown Newport News | $1,300 | |
Epes | $1,500 | |
Greenwood | $1,605 | |
Huntington | $795 | |
Lee Hall | $1,550 | |
Mcintosh | $1,525 | |
Palmer | $1,720 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,398 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,675 | 6% | 2% | |
Houses | $1,962 | No Change | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,015 | 3% | 35% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,576
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,153
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,465
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,929
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Epes
Average rent
$1,500
Palmer
Average rent
$1,720
Briarfield
Average rent
$1,400
Downtown Newport News
Average rent
$1,300
Mcintosh
Average rent
$1,525
Lee Hall
Average rent
$1,550
Deer Park
Average rent
$1,509
Chestnut
Average rent
$1,395
Greenwood
Average rent
$1,605
Huntington
Average rent
$795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,398
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,962
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,015
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
35%
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
16%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newport News, VA is 16% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$1,564
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12%$1,699
5%$1,695
20%$1,650
6%$2,035
30%$2,050
14%$2,193
10%$2,100
12%$1,681
9%$2,350
9%Discover rentals in Newport News, VA
5d+ ago
1022 32nd St, Newport News, VA 23607
1 bed
1 bath
$650–$800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
901 Forest Lake Ct, Newport News, VA 23605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$697–$1,510
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
301 Nat Turner Blvd S, Newport News, VA 23606
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$707–$757
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Huntington townhouse for rent in Newport News
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available May 19
5d+ ago
Riverside house for rent in Newport News
1211 Scottland Ter #1, Newport News, VA 23606
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 10
22h ago
Hiddenwood house for rent in Newport News
1 Langhorne Rd, Newport News, VA 23606
4 beds
2 baths
$3,490
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Bland house for rent in Newport News
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Riverview house for rent in Newport News
106 Captains Ln, Newport News, VA 23602
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
25m ago
Verified
12711 Nettles Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,401
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 3-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
104 Republic Rd, Newport News, VA 23603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,391–$2,204
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
581 Calla Ct, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$1,690
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$2,013
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$2,013
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
329 Boulder Dr, Newport News, VA 23608
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
102 Americana Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,135–$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
312 73rd St, Newport News, VA 23607
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,241
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 1-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
104 Republic Rd, Newport News, VA 23603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,391–$2,204
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$2,013
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
102 Americana Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
399 Hickory Point Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,502–$2,362
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,599 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newport News?
Average rent prices in Newport News have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Newport News rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newport News is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $301 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newport News?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newport News are Huntington ($795/mo), Downtown Newport News ($1,300/mo), and Chestnut ($1,395/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).