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Park Place

Park Place

Newport News, Virginia, 23606

1 Bedroom$952 - $1,180

2 Bedrooms$1,208 - $1,494

3 Bedrooms$1,588 - $1,786

Belmont at City Center

Belmont at City Center

Newport News, Virginia, 23606

1 Bedroom$975 - $1,260

2 Bedrooms$1,295 - $1,720

Windsor Crossing Apartments

Windsor Crossing Apartments

Newport News, Virginia, 23608

1 Bedroom$764 - $1,227

2 Bedrooms$889 - $2,001

Sharps Landing

Sharps Landing

Newport News, Virginia, 23606

1 Bedroom$710

2 Bedrooms$830

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Newport News Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,00010.4%7.9% +2.5%
    $10,000 to $14,9997.3%5.3% +2.0%
    $15,000 to $19,9996.8%5.5% +1.3%
    $20,000 to $24,9997.6%6.0% +1.6%
    $25,000 to $29,9997.3%6.1% +1.2%
    $30,000 to $34,9998.1%6.0% +2.1%
    $35,000 to $39,9996.9%5.8% +1.1%
    $40,000 to $44,9996.0%5.6% +0.4%
    $45,000 to $49,9995.9%5.0% +0.9%
    $50,000 to $59,9999.5%9.2% +0.3%
    $60,000 to $74,99910.1%11.1% -1.0%
    $75,000 to $99,9998.2%11.4% -3.2%
    $100,000 to $124,9993.1%6.2% -3.1%
    $125,000 to $149,9991.3%3.3% -2.0%
    $150,000 to $199,9990.8%3.0% -2.2%
    $200,000 or more0.8%2.7% -1.9%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%4.7%6.0% -1.3%
    10.0% to 14.9%9.9%12.1% -2.2%
    15.0% to 19.9%15.8%15.5% +0.3%
    20.0% to 24.9%14.4%13.8% +0.6%
    25.0% to 29.9%12.4%10.9% +1.5%
    30.0% to 34.9%8.4%7.6% +0.8%
    35.0% to 39.9%5.4%5.1% +0.3%
    40.0% to 49.9%6.6%6.3% +0.3%
    50.0% or more15.4%14.9% +0.5%
    Not computed7.2%7.7% -0.5%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years16.2%13.4% +2.8%
    25 to 34 years30.0%30.0% +0.0%
    35 to 44 years23.4%23.6% -0.2%
    45 to 54 years13.3%14.4% -1.1%
    55 to 64 years6.9%7.3% -0.4%
    65 to 74 years5.3%5.2% +0.1%
    75 to 84 years3.7%4.3% -0.6%
    85 years and over1.3%1.7% -0.4%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes44.1%33.1% +11.0%
    30 to 44 minutes25.5%25.4% +0.1%
    45 to 59 minutes11.6%14.8% -3.2%
    60 or more minutes18.8%26.7% -7.9%

Source: 2000 Census

Newport News, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia sits on the Southwestern end of the Virginia Pennisula along the North shore of the James River. As a part of the Hampton Roads area, the population isunder 200,000 but the general area has a population of about one and one half million people. When starting your search for your Newport News apartment, know that while public transportation is good, most people rely on a car for commuting and getting around. The downtown areas have been revitalized and are popular for apartments as well as the Northern portion of the city. Newport News has a long and illustrious history.Settled by the British in the late 1600s, it was an important port city and remains that today.

Outdoor Haven

With its mild climate, outdoor recreation is popular year round, and the proximity to the water is a big bonus if you like boating or fishing. The Newport News Park is an 8000 acre haven for nature trails, biking, fishing and boating, and even camping. The performing and visual arts are represented well by such institutions as the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, the Virginia Living Museum and the Mariner's Museum. The quaint old area of Hilton Village is great for shops and just hanging out for an afternoon, and there is even a small beach.

Pennisula Eats

From German to Italian to Japanese, you'll find Newport News very ethnically diverse in cuisines. Das Waldcafe is very popular for its sauerbraten and homey feel. Bill's Seafood offers fresh catches in a casual atmosphere while upscale dining can be found at 99 Main Street. The length of the pennisula offers everything from fast food and chains to very pleasant mom and pop joints.

Have a Few Laughs

You'll find a number of pleasant bars and taverns, and certainly you'll find one near your Newport News apartment. Until you've discovered the one that you can call home, check out places like the Checkered Flag Tavern which has great burgers and live music. Goodfellas is popular its bookings of national bands but also popular for outdoor seating in nice weather, and if you need a few laughs don't miss Cozzy's Comedy Club where you can have dinner and yuck it up.

Newport News is the best of the old and new and it will quickly grow on you.

 

 

Average Apartment Rent in Newport News, Virginia

# Bedrooms Apr Mar Feb 3 Month % change
Studio N/A N/A N/A 0%
1 Bed $767 $751 $722 6.2%
2 Bed $905 $886 $853 6.1%
3 Bed $1,185 $1,196 $1,199 -1.2%

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Newport News Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in Newport News have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In February the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Newport News apartment cost $722. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Newport News apartment was $853 in February. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in February was $1,199. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Newport News rentals listed below.

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  • What kinds of outdoor activities are either in or around Newport News?

    With a gorgeous climate, an abundance of green space, miles of trails, and countless historical sites, Newport News offers its residents a never-ending array of outdoor activities. Harwood's Mill is a 265-acre freshwater reservoir offering boat rentals, picnic shelters, hiking trails, and a five-miles mountain biking trail. The largest municipal park east of the Mississippi, Newport News Park features 8,000+ acres of hiking, biking, picnicking, paddle boating, canoeing, archery, freshwater fishing, and campsites with grills. This expansive outdoor haven also boasts an 18-hole disc golf course and a discovery center with hands-on activities, historical artifacts, nature displays, and floral gardens including the magnificent Japanese peace garden. Newport News' Riverview Farm Park is considered a "fantasy farm playground" with 30,000 square feet of athletic fields and community space, as well as miles of multi-use paved trails.

  • How is the public transportation system in Newport News?

    The public transportation in Newport News is adequate when used as a supplement to driving. The Hampton Roads Transit buses serve most of the city, with stops at Patrick Henry Mall, Christopher Newport University, and Riverside Hospital, among others. The cost is about $3.50 per ride with special discounts available for those who qualify. Weekly passes are also available at a rate of $17 or monthly passes for $50. For travel out of town, Greyhound bus and Amtrak train stations are conveniently located in town.

  • Is this neighborhood bad, I heard that once it was remodeled it became a better living area is that true?

    The Ivy Farms section of Newport News has less of a military population, a great percentage of people living below the poverty line and than the rest of Newport News.

  • I've got dogs. What are the best places in Newport News for being outdoors with pets?

    The best place in Newport News for being outdoors with pets is Fido Field, part of Riverview Farm Park and the city's first dog park. With over 1 acre of open area, Fido Field is a great place for you and your dog to socialize and exercise. Fido Pak is open daily from sunrise to sunset. On leash parks in Newport News include Copeland Park, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, and Mariners Museum Park.

  • Do most people in Newport News rely on public transportation?

    Only 2 percent of Newport News residents uses mass transit to commute to work on a daily basis, while over 83 percent drives a private automobile for the same purpose. Intracity bus service is provided by Hampton Roads Transit, while intercity bus service is provided by Greyhound Lines. Amtrak also serves Newport News with four trains a day.