Newport News, VA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,587
1-year change
+5.9%
$88/mo
5-year change
+32.6%
$390/mo
10-year change
+74.4%
$677/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Newport News

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$898/mo0.0%
2016$915/mo+1.9%+1.9%
2017$924/mo+1.0%+2.9%
2018$945/mo+2.3%+5.2%
2019$976/mo+3.3%+8.7%
2020$1,019/mo+4.4%+13.5%
2021$1,128/mo+10.7%+25.6%
2022$1,320/mo+17.0%+47.0%
2023$1,395/mo+5.7%+55.3%
2024$1,428/mo+2.4%+59.0%
2025$1,483/mo+3.9%+65.1%
2026$1,593/mo+7.4%+77.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Newport News changed since 2015?

Median rent in Newport News, VA was $902 in 2015-01 and is $1,587 as of 2026-06 — a change of $685 per month over 11 years.

How much has Newport News rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Newport News, VA has changed +32.6% ($390 per month). The current median is $1,587.

What has rent in Newport News done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Newport News, VA has changed +74.4% ($677 per month). It is now $1,587.

Is rent in Newport News going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Newport News, VA has increased +5.9% ($88/mo). Current median: $1,587.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.