Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Christopher Newport

$1,600/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Christopher Newport is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Christopher Newport

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Christopher Newport rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA

Average rent prices in Christopher Newport have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA

Rent prices in Christopher Newport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Christopher Newport is $1,509, whereas a house costs $2,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Christopher Newport run $1,396 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,542

No Change

27%

1 bedroom

$1,375

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,375

1%

29%

3 bedroom

$1,950

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,542

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

The table above reflects average rent prices in Christopher Newport, 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 Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Christopher Newport and Boulevard by all bedroom counts and property types.

Christopher Newport

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,718
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA is 7% lower than the median rent in Boulevard, Newport News, VA.

Discover rentals in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA

154 Kenilworth Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Christopher Newport townhouse for rent in Newport News

TOWNHOME - Newport News, VA

154 Kenilworth Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,700

House for rent

309 Corbin Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Christopher Newport house for rent in Newport News

SINGLE_FAMILY - Newport News, VA

309 Corbin Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

4 beds

3 baths

$2,850

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Christopher Newport rental market.

How much is rent in Christopher Newport?

The average rent in Christopher Newport is $1,600 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Christopher Newport?

Average rent prices in Christopher Newport have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Christopher Newport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Christopher Newport is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Christopher Newport?

To comfortably afford rent in Christopher Newport, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).

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