Newport News anchors the southeastern Virginia Peninsula on the James River's northern shore, where it flows into Hampton Roads harbor. This independent city powers forward with Newport News Shipbuilding, an economic engine since the 1880s, while the downtown Victory Arch celebrates centuries of maritime tradition. Whether you're searching for waterfront apartments along the James River, charming rentals in historic Hilton Village, or modern living in Port Warwick, Newport News delivers diverse housing options for every lifestyle.
Newport News attracts renters seeking abundant green space and solid career opportunities. Explore 7,700+ acres at Newport News Park, dive into maritime history at The Mariners' Museum, or discover Virginia wildlife up close at the Virginia Living Museum. Your daily commute becomes a breeze with Interstate 64 linking you to Hampton, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach. Between major employers like Huntington Ingalls Industries and Christopher Newport University, plus the shops and restaurants at Port Warwick's town square, you'll find everything you need right in your backyard.
Why Newport News?
Popular communities like Oyster Point City Center, Port Warwick, and Kiln Creek
Employment opportunities with Newport News Shipbuilding, CSX Transportation, and Fort Eustis army base
Thriving arts community with the Peninsula Fine Arts Center and Ferguson Center for the Arts
Educational opportunities at the Virginia War Museum, the US Army Transportation Museum, and the Mariners’ Museum
Home to 32 city parks, including Newport News Park, the second largest city park in the United States
Several colleges and universities in the city’s surrounding area, including Christopher Newport University, Norfolk State University, and the College of William and Mary
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