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Rental rate is 12% less than similar apartments in the area.
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B1 Classic
$1,216
Total Monthly Price
2 beds, 1 bath, 900 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
03B
03B
$1,216
900
May 16
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S1R Platinum
$1,346 – $1,356
Total Monthly Price
Studio, 1 bath, 450 Sq Ft
3 Units Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
04C
04C
$1,346
450
May 19
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03B
03B
$1,356
450
Jun 10
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02D
02D
$1,356
450
Jun 20
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S1R-PR
$1,406
Total Monthly Price
Studio, 1 bath, 450 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
01A
01A
$1,406
450
Jun 12
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A1 Classic
$1,251
Total Monthly Price
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
04C
04C
$1,251
650
Now
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A1R Platinum
$1,501
Total Monthly Price
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
01B
01B
$1,501
650
Now
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A2R Platinum
$1,491
Total Monthly Price
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
04A
04A
$1,491
650
Jul 29
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B1R Platinum
$1,441 – $1,466
Total Monthly Price
2 beds, 1 bath, 900 Sq Ft
3 Units Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
02B
02B
$1,466
900
Now
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06B
06B
$1,466
900
Now
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06A
06A
$1,441
900
May 16
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B1R-PR
$1,516 – $1,552
Total Monthly Price
2 beds, 1 bath, 900 Sq Ft
3 Units Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
05B
05B
$1,516
900
Now
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04B
04B
$1,552
900
Jun 1
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04A
04A
$1,516
900
Jul 22
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B1 Classic
$1,216
Total Monthly Price
2 beds, 1 bath, 900 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
03B
03B
$1,216
900
May 16
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B1U Gold
$1,291
Total Monthly Price
2 beds, 1 bath, 900 Sq Ft
3 Units Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
09A
09A
$1,291
900
May 19
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03A
03A
$1,291
900
Jun 9
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08B
08B
$1,291
900
Jun 10
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C1U Gold
$1,561
Total Monthly Price
3 beds, 1 bath, 1,050 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
01B
01B
$1,561
1,050
May 19
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S1 Classic
Call for Rent
Studio, 1 bath, 450 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
S1U Gold
Call for Rent
Studio, 1 bath, 450 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
A1U Gold
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
A2 Classic
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
A2U Gold
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
A2R-PR
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
A1R-PR
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
C1 Classic
Call for Rent
3 beds, 1 bath, 1,050 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
C1R Platinum
Call for Rent
3 beds, 1 bath, 1,050 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
C1R-PR
Call for Rent
3 beds, 1 bath, 1,050 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
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S1R Platinum
$1,346 – $1,356
Total Monthly Price
Studio, 1 bath, 450 Sq Ft
3 Units Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
04C
04C
$1,346
450
May 19
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03B
03B
$1,356
450
Jun 10
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02D
02D
$1,356
450
Jun 20
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S1R-PR
$1,406
Total Monthly Price
Studio, 1 bath, 450 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
01A
01A
$1,406
450
Jun 12
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S1 Classic
Call for Rent
Studio, 1 bath, 450 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
S1U Gold
Call for Rent
Studio, 1 bath, 450 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
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A1 Classic
$1,251
Total Monthly Price
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
04C
04C
$1,251
650
Now
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A1R Platinum
$1,501
Total Monthly Price
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
01B
01B
$1,501
650
Now
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A2R Platinum
$1,491
Total Monthly Price
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
04A
04A
$1,491
650
Jul 29
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A1U Gold
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
A2 Classic
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
A2U Gold
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
A2R-PR
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
A1R-PR
Call for Rent
1 bed, 1 bath, 650 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Show Unavailable Floor Plans (5)Hide Unavailable Floor Plans
B1R Platinum
$1,441 – $1,466
Total Monthly Price
2 beds, 1 bath, 900 Sq Ft
3 Units Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
02B
02B
$1,466
900
Now
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06B
06B
$1,466
900
Now
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06A
06A
$1,441
900
May 16
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B1R-PR
$1,516 – $1,552
Total Monthly Price
2 beds, 1 bath, 900 Sq Ft
3 Units Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
05B
05B
$1,516
900
Now
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04B
04B
$1,552
900
Jun 1
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04A
04A
$1,516
900
Jul 22
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B1 Classic
$1,216
Total Monthly Price
2 beds, 1 bath, 900 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
03B
03B
$1,216
900
May 16
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B1U Gold
$1,291
Total Monthly Price
2 beds, 1 bath, 900 Sq Ft
3 Units Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
09A
09A
$1,291
900
May 19
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03A
03A
$1,291
900
Jun 9
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08B
08B
$1,291
900
Jun 10
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C1U Gold
$1,561
Total Monthly Price
3 beds, 1 bath, 1,050 Sq Ft
1 Unit Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availablility
01B
01B
$1,561
1,050
May 19
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C1 Classic
Call for Rent
3 beds, 1 bath, 1,050 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
C1R Platinum
Call for Rent
3 beds, 1 bath, 1,050 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
C1R-PR
Call for Rent
3 beds, 1 bath, 1,050 Sq Ft, Not Available
Features
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Patio
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Show Unavailable Floor Plans (3)Hide Unavailable Floor Plans
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.
Property Map
Lease Terms
3 - 15 Month Leases
Fees and Policies
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Utilities & Essentials
Utility - Electric Service
Usage-Based (Utilities) Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party
Varies / mo
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Utility - Gas Service
Usage-Based (Utilities) Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party
Varies / mo
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Utility - Water/Sewer Service
Usage-Based (Utilities) Charged per unit.
Varies / mo
Usage-Based (Utilities) Charged per unit.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Reservation Fee
Charged per unit.
$200
Charged per unit.
Application
Charged per unit.
$50
Charged per unit.
Due at Move-In
Utility - New Account Fee
Charged per unit.
$10
Charged per unit.
Security Deposit
Charged per unit.
$750
Charged per unit.
Dogs
Pet Fee- Second Pet
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
$150
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
Pet Fee
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
$350
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
Pet Rent
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
$55 / mo
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
Restrictions:
AION welcomes Dog and Cat Family Members; AION allows reside... Read Morents to have dogs, cats and service animals. All animals must be housebroken. No breeding of any permitted animal is allowed. Additionally, the following breeds of dogs are not permitted or any mix of these breeds of dogs where the following breeds are 50% or more in your dog and verified by veterinary report. All residents with a pet(s) are required to sign the Pet Addendum and provide a photo of the pet which should be kept in the resi Read Less
Cats
Pet Fee
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
$350
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
Pet Rent
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
$55 / mo
Max of 1. Charged per pet.
Restrictions:
AION welcomes Dog and Cat Family Members; AION allows reside... Read Morents to have dogs, cats and service animals. All animals must be housebroken. No breeding of any permitted animal is allowed. Additionally, the following breeds of dogs are not permitted or any mix of these breeds of dogs where the following breeds are 50% or more in your dog and verified by veterinary report. All residents with a pet(s) are required to sign the Pet Addendum and provide a photo of the pet which should be kept in the resi Read Less
Transfer Fee
Charged per unit.
$500
Charged per unit.
Month To Month Fee
Charged per unit.
$350 / occurence
Charged per unit.
Property Fee Disclaimer:
Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
About Harborstone
Welcome to Harborstone Apartments in Newport News, VA. We know when it comes to selecting the perfect apartment you have a choice, which is why we strive every day to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere that you will want to call home. From our beautifully landscaped grounds to the top-notch amenities, we provide comfort, convenience, and luxury to our residents. Harborstone Apartments are located on Adams and Antrim Drive right off of Harpersville Road in the heart of Mid-town Newport News. Patrick Henry Mall, the City Center at Oyster Point, and the brand new Peninsula Town Center are just minutes away! We are also close to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Living and Mariner's Museums, golf courses, several beaches, and other areas of interest. Harborstone Apartments are located in the heart of Mid-town Newport News. You’ll be just minutes away from Patrick Henry Mall, the City Center at Oyster Point, and the brand new Peninsula Town Center. Enjoy popular landmarks, including Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Living, and Mariner's Museums, golf courses, and several beaches. Choose from a variety of floor plans as Harborstone has pet-friendly studios, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartment options. Imagine yourself living in our inviting community, view photos, and 3D apartment renderings. Contact our leasing office to schedule a walkthrough tour today and become a part of our growing community!
Harborstone is located in
Newport News, Virginia
in the 23601 zip code.
This apartment community was built in 1964 and has 2 stories with 296 units.
Property management company based in Philadelphia, PA.
Special Features
24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
Bathroom Tile Upgrade
Black Appliances
Controlled Access Building
Flex Rent Payments
Off Street Parking
Online Rent Payments
Online Resident Portal
Open Parking
Outdoor Grilling Station
Pet Friendy
Resident Activities
Washer/Dryer
Community Features
Laundry Facilities
Pet Play Area
Clubhouse
Multi Use Room
Walk-Up
Grill
Picnic Area
Fitness Center
Playground
Floorplan Amenities
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Carpet
Office
Walk-In Closets
Patio
Security
Controlled Access
Property Manager on Site
Pet Policy
Cats and Dogs Allowed
AION welcomes Dog and Cat Family Members; AION allows residents to have dogs, cats and service animals. All animals must be housebroken. No breeding of any permitted animal is allowed. Additionally, the following breeds of dogs are not permitted or any mix of these breeds of dogs where the following breeds are 50% or more in your dog and verified by veterinary report. All residents with a pet(s) are required to sign the Pet Addendum and provide a photo of the pet which should be kept in the resi