Oyster Point Place
102 Americana Dr,
Newport News, VA 23606
$1,100 - $1,250 | 1-2 Beds
Watkins is a residential neighborhood located about seven miles north of Downtown Newport News and has a variety of apartments and houses available for rent. The neighborhood is located between Deer Park and Sandy Bottom Nature Park while Mariner's Lake Natural Area is nearby as well, providing residents with easy access to plenty of outdoor hobbies including canoeing and hiking. Watkins is near a plethora of restaurants, grocers, and shopping hubs like City Center at Oyster Point, a sprawling outdoor mall with trendy restaurants, shops, offices, and more. Watkins is also three miles away from Christopher Newport University, so the area is a great option for anyone looking to live near campus. Access to Interstate 64 and Route 17 allow for easy travel into Downtown Newport News and beyond.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Watkins is $1,283 for one bedroom, $1,340 for two bedrooms, and $1,968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Watkins has decreased by -4.7% in the past year.
1 BR
822 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,283/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,001 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,340/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,414 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,968/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.