Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Newport News, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Newport News rent stands today
Newport News, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,578/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a slight month-to-month softening that does not change the overall trend.
Compared to national trends
Newport News sits 19.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 220 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Newport News, studios run around $1,535/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,199/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,383/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,995/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,381/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Hiddenwood rents fell 70.3% year over year to $1,545/month across 20 rentals, and Wilson saw a decline of 55.9% to $1,200/month. These drops contrast with the citywide flat trend and show localized cooldowns in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Newport News
$1,578/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Newport News is $1,578 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $372 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newport News
220
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,381, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport News run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,383.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,535 |  6% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,199 | 1% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,383 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarfield | $1,113 | |
Deer Park | $1,525 | |
Downtown Newport News | $1,285 | |
Epes | $1,400 | |
Huntington | $1,000 | |
Lee Hall | $1,609 | |
Mcintosh | $1,532 | |
Palmer | $1,605 | |
South Morrison | $1,366 | |
Watkins | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,381 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,383
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Epes
Average rent
$1,400
Huntington
Average rent
$1,000
Palmer
Average rent
$1,605
Deer Park
Average rent
$1,525
Briarfield
Average rent
$1,113
Lee Hall
Average rent
$1,609
Downtown Newport News
Average rent
$1,285
Mcintosh
Average rent
$1,532
South Morrison
Average rent
$1,366
Watkins
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,381
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
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
19%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newport News, VA is 12% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$1,975
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1%$1,890
12%$2,250
4%Discover rentals in Newport News, VA
5d+ ago
Downtown Newport News apartment for rent in Newport News
129 23rd Street #129, Newport News, VA 23607
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 6
9h ago
301 Nat Turner Blvd S, Newport News, VA 23606
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$644–$699
Apartment for rent
11h ago
901 Forest Lake Ct, Newport News, VA 23605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$697–$1,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
501 Sophia Way, Newport News, VA 23606
2 beds
1 bath
$785–$1,051
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2055 Stanford Ln, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,785–$2,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kiln Creek house for rent in Newport News
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Newport News
1408 Independence Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
3h ago
685 Tech Center Pkwy, Newport News, VA 23606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$661–$2,612
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
399 Hickory Point Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$2,537
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
581 Calla Ct, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,144–$1,575
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,079–$1,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
329 Boulder Dr, Newport News, VA 23608
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,538
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
399 Hickory Point Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$2,537
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
581 Calla Ct, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,144–$1,575
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,079–$1,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
12711 Nettles Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
399 Hickory Point Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$2,537
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,079–$1,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
104 Republic Rd, Newport News, VA 23603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$2,252
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
102 Americana Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,135
Price drop
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 $1,578 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newport News?
Average rent prices in Newport News have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Newport News rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newport News is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $372 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newport News?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newport News are Huntington ($1,000/mo), Briarfield ($1,113/mo), and Downtown Newport News ($1,285/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 $63,000/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?
Newport News, Virginia rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).