In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Stainless steel + more
Pet friendly, Gym, Pool, Dog park, Playground, E-payments + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dogs allowed, Parking, Recently renovated + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets, Pool + more
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Walk in closets, Gym + more
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Cable included + more
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Pool + more
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Package receiving, Some paid utils + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Searching for an apartment for rent in Newport News, VA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 147 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Newport News. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
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Welcome to the Apartment List February 2026 Rent Report for Newport News, VA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,390, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 4.8% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Newport News rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Virginia Beach metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Newport News rose by 0.1% over the course of January, and has now increased by a total of 4.8% over the past 12 months. Newport News’s rent growth over the past year has has outpaced both state (0.5%) and national (-1.4%) averages.
If we expand our view to the wider Virginia Beach metro area, the median rent is $1,627 meaning that the median price in Newport News ($1,390) is 14.6% lower than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at 5.0%, above the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 6 cities in the Virginia Beach metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Virginia Beach is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $1,809. Newport News is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,390. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Chesapeake (6.7%) while the slowest is in Suffolk (2.8%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Virginia Beach metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
Apartment List publishes monthly rent reports and underlying data for hundreds of cities across the nation, as well as data aggregated for counties, metros, and states. These data are intended to be a source of reliable information that help renters and policymakers make sound decisions. Insights from our data are covered regularly by journalists across the country. To access the data yourself, please visit our Data Downloads Page.
Apartment List has released Newport News’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Newport News renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received average scores, and many received below average scores."
Key findings in Newport News include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
A harbor town with a history, Newport News is filled with great scenery and an abundance of outdoor activities. As with much of Virginia, the influence of history and the Civil War is prevalent; however, Newport News is no sleepy southern town. In fact, its Hampton Roads Harbor locale makes it the perfect venue for those who love an ocean view, a weekend sail and the laid-back lifestyle that is Virginia.
What you will find in Newport News, aside from impeccable seafood (especially oysters), is the perfect blend of seaside town and vibrant community
View Newport News City GuideA harbor town with a history, Newport News is filled with great scenery and an abundance of outdoor activities. As with much of Virginia, the influence of history and the Civil War is prevalent; however, Newport News is no sleepy southern town. In fact, its Hampton Roads Harbor locale makes it the perfect venue for those who love an ocean view, a weekend sail and the laid-back lifestyle that is Virginia.
What you will find in Newport News, aside from impeccable seafood (especially oysters), is the perfect blend of seaside town and vibrant community
The representation of ethnic minorities in Newport News is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Newport News are Black Or African American (40%), White (39.3%), Hispanic Or Latino (10%), Two Or More (5.1%), Asian (3.5%), Other (2%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Newport News is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Newport News are Black Or African American (40%), White (39.3%), Hispanic Or Latino (10%), Two Or More (5.1%), Asian (3.5%), Other (2%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
Apartment List has released the results for Newport News from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
