Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Newport News, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Newport News rent stands today
Newport News, VA rent changed modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters are paying $12 less per month on average than last year, a difference considered negligible. Month-over-month rent increased by 1.4%, showing recent upward movement.
Compared to national trends
Newport News is 17.8% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median. The city offers 201 total rentals, providing a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $1,044/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,383/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,875/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes in Newport News.
Median rent
Median rent in Newport News
$1,595/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Newport News is $1,595 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $345 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Newport News
201
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport News run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,345.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,044 |  3% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,199 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,383 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarfield | $1,077 | |
Deer Park | $1,406 | |
Downtown Newport News | $1,350 | |
Epes | $1,450 | |
Huntington | $795 | |
Kiln Creek | $1,929 | |
Lee Hall | $1,615 | |
Mcintosh | $1,532 | |
Palmer | $1,712 | |
Watkins | $1,509 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,375 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,645 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,044
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,383
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Palmer
Average rent
$1,712
Epes
Average rent
$1,450
Huntington
Average rent
$795
Briarfield
Average rent
$1,077
Downtown Newport News
Average rent
$1,350
Deer Park
Average rent
$1,406
Mcintosh
Average rent
$1,532
Lee Hall
Average rent
$1,615
Watkins
Average rent
$1,509
Kiln Creek
Average rent
$1,929
Apartments
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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
18%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Newport News, VA is 19% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
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3%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
5d+ ago
Hilton house for rent in Newport News
1 Woodfin Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
1 bed
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available Jul 8
2d ago
901 Forest Lake Ct, Newport News, VA 23605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$697–$1,510
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
301 Nat Turner Blvd S, Newport News, VA 23606
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$707–$757
Apartment for rent
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
House for rent in Newport News
1009 Melbourne St, Newport News, VA 23608
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
1d ago
2055 Stanford Ln, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,785–$2,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverview house for rent in Newport News
209 Dabney Dr #NA, Newport News, VA 23602
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Aug 7
6h ago
Verified
329 Boulder Dr, Newport News, VA 23608
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,438
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
399 Hickory Point Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,515–$2,558
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
12711 Nettles Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
173 Louise Dr, Newport News, VA 23601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,725
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
329 Boulder Dr, Newport News, VA 23608
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,438
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
399 Hickory Point Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,515–$2,558
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
102 Americana Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,285
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
399 Hickory Point Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,515–$2,558
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
173 Louise Dr, Newport News, VA 23601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
418 Cox Lndg, Newport News, VA 23608
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,599
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d 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 $1,595 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Newport News?
Average rent prices in Newport News have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Newport News rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Newport News is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newport News?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Newport News are Huntington ($795/mo), Briarfield ($1,077/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Newport News average around $1,210/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,390/month.
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).