Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Charles, Newport News, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Charles
$1,950/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Charles is $1,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charles
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charles rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charles, Newport News, VA
Average rent prices in Charles have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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
Charles, Newport News, VA
Rent prices in Charles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charles is $1,552, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Charles run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,572 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,680 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 12% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | No Change | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Christopher Newport | $1,713 | |
Hiddenwood | $1,501 | |
Riverview | $1,780 | |
Sanford | $1,700 | |
Victoria Boulevard Historic District | $1,850 | |
Yates | $1,321 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,552 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,095 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $675 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,572
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,680
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
30%
Victoria Boulevard Historic District
Average rent
$1,850
Christopher Newport
Average rent
$1,713
Hiddenwood
Average rent
$1,501
Riverview
Average rent
$1,780
Sanford
Average rent
$1,700
Yates
Average rent
$1,321
Apartments
Average rent
$1,552
Condos
Average rent
$2,095
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$675
The table above reflects average rent prices in Charles, 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 Charles, Newport News, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Charles and Victoria Boulevard Historic District by all bedroom counts and property types.
Charles
3%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charles, Newport News, VA is 5% higher than the median rent in Victoria Boulevard Historic District, Hampton, VA.
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Charles apartment for rent in Newport News
238 Sherbrooke Dr, Newport News, VA 23602
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,902
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Charles house for rent in Newport News
52 Hardwick Rd, Newport News, VA 23602
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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5d+ ago
Charles house for rent in Newport News
247 Malden Ln, Newport News, VA 23602
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,975
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5d+ ago
Charles apartment for rent in Newport News
238 Sherbrooke Dr, Newport News, VA 23602
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,902
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Frequently asked questions for Charles, Newport News, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Charles rental market.
How much is rent in Charles?
The average rent in Charles is $1,950 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charles?
Average rent prices in Charles have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Charles rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charles is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Charles?
To comfortably afford rent in Charles, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).