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Compass at City Center

500 Waters Edge Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

Floor Plan Summary
Plus Fees Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,425 - $1,984 1 - 3 1 - 2

Rent Specials

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Pricing and Floor Plans

Odyssey

$1,425 - $1,440
1 Bed, 1 Bath
732 Sq. Ft.

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Apr. 12
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
504J
732
4/12/26
508L
732
4/21/26
516J
732
5/10/26

Calypso

$1,480
1 Bed, 1 Bath
792 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
512E
792
Now
512I
792
Now
512J
792
4/28/26

Orion

$1,610 - $1,625
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,040 Sq. Ft.

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10 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
514D
1,040
Now
513H
1,040
Now
524C
1,040
Now

Voyager

$1,680 - $1,695
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,120 Sq. Ft.

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10 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
514J
1,120
Now
528F
1,120
Now
534L
1,120
Now

Journey

$1,984
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,184 Sq. Ft.

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6 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
524D
1,184
Now
522L
1,184
4/11/26
522F
1,184
4/24/26
* 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1986
  • 396 units / 3 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $40

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $200

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.

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Property Highlights

  • Vinyl plank flooring in select apartments
  • Fireplace
  • Online rent payment portal
  • Preferred employer program
  • Unleashed bark park with agility equipment
  • Amazon Package Locker
  • Spacious Clubhouse and Resident Lounge
  • Handicapped Unit
  • One, two, and three bedroom apartment homes
  • Ceiling fans available in sunroom apartments

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Clubhouse
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Grill
  • Lounge
  • Maintenance on site
  • Pet Washing Station
  • Playground
  • Pool

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable60 / 100

Transit

Limited public transit30 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

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Active75 / 100

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Transit

Airport
Newport News/Williamsburg International
11 min Drive
Newport News/Williamsburg International
Airport
Norfolk International
37 min Drive
Norfolk International

Moving to Deer Park, Newport News, VA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Compass at City Center proximity to Kingstowne Shoppes, The Shoppes at Oyster Point, and Oyster Point Square. Kingstowne Shoppes is 0.3 miles away, and The Shoppes at Oyster Point is within a 10 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, Compass at City Center has limited public transit, including 3 transit stops within 27.2 miles. Transit options include Newport News and Williamsburg Amtrak Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Compass at City Center are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 3.6 miles, including Virginia Living Museum, Mariners' Museum, and Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park.

Airports

Living in Deer Park provides easy access to Newport News/Williamsburg International, located just 10 minutes from Compass at City Center. Another nearby airport is Norfolk International, located 24.8 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

10 rating

Deer Park Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

4 rating

Hidenwood Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

5 rating

Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

2 rating

Homer L. Hines Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

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Hampton Roads International Montessori School

Grades PK-8

Private

4 rating

Warwick High

Grades 9-12

Public

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Peninsula Catholic High School

Grades 6-12

Private

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Hampton Roads Academy

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Christopher Newport University

Drive: 6 min (2.7 mi)

Virginia Peninsula C.C.

Drive: 12 min (5.9 mi)

Hampton University

Drive: 17 min (10.9 mi)

About Compass at City Center

Welcome to Compass at City Center, where you can experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Our apartments are located in the heart of Newport News, offering you easy access to the best shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations... in the area. With our prime location near I-64, you can easily explore the city and beyond
At Compass at City Center, we believe that your comfort and satisfaction are our top priority. That's why we offer a wide range of amenities to make your stay with us unforgettable. Whether you want to take a refreshing dip in our sparkling swimming pool or work up a sweat in our 24-hour fitness center, we've got you covered. You can also unwind in our game lounge or explore our scenic jogging trails.
We understand that your furry friends (including kitties) are an important part of your life, and that's why we welcome all dog breeds to our expansive bark park, pet spa, and trail.
Our beautifully renovated apartments are designed to meet your every need and preference. Choose from a variety of floor plans, each offering spacious living areas, modern amenities, and stunning views. Some of our homes feature balconies and sunrooms, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without ever leaving your home.
At Compass at City Center, we are committed to providing you with an exceptional living experience. We can't wait to show you around and help you find your perfect home. Contact us today to schedule a tour!

Compass at City Center is an apartment community in Newport News, VA

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Contact

Property Address:
500 Waters Edge Dr,
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone Number: (757) 702-3473
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Compass at City Center

3.9

11 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

9/11/23

DO.NOT.MOVE.HERE!!!!!

DO. NOT. MOVE. HERE!!! This is the most disgusting, unsanitary & just flat out filthy place that I have ever lived. We have seen every type of cockroach that you can imagine both inside and outside. In every room. Literally.

The management team here will tell you that they are “palmetto” bugs or “water bugs”, (don’t be fooled, this is a cockroach…you can easily google it) but I am not talking about those very large black cockroaches or “water bugs”. While those are literally crawling outside...
everywhere & often make it inside as well - I am specifically talking about actual brown house roaches. It is so extreme, that I had to tape a net to the ceiling exhaust fans in both bathrooms, close the shower drains when not in use, and put duck tape over every single crack and hole in this apartment that I could find….and they STILL COME IN. Just last night I walked into the bathroom and found a large brown & red cockroach on my 1yr old sons toothbrush. Nothing feels sanitary here at this point. I literally want to throw everything away when we leave. There are reviews going back a DECADE about roaches, and all the management team will reply with is that “they do a weekly pest control spraying”.

Additionally, when we moved in - our apartment had a terrible smell of cigarettes, and there was literally visible TRASH in the kitchen, dirt and junk all over the floors…and this was a “renovated unit”. As others have said, they slapped on some lipstick at best. The pictures here are VERY deceiving.

They sent a cleaner over as we were moving in, but it’s still just filthy. Mind you, I have lived in several third world countries, and as a former Marine have been all around the country & experienced a LOT…but nothing quite like this.

There is a laundry list of issues with the apartment, things broken, dirt & grime, and the cockroaches…but I won’t even bother going into more detail about that.

***Here’s what you really need to know: If you are Active Duty Military, STAY AWAY!!!***

We received PCS orders to move across the country recently, and were informed that we will have to pay the following month’s rent in FULL…even though we will be long gone well before October 1st. This puts us in a financial hardship situation, as we are now paying for an apartment that we don’t live in, in addition to housing costs at our new location. Just ridiculous.

I deeply regret choosing to live here, and honestly thank GOD that we are leaving soon.

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6/14/22

Read the fine print

On top of rent, you will be charged for freakishly high monthly water bills ($60/mo for a one bedroom!), weekly trash service ($25/mo), and liability insurance ($15/mo)? The location is great but the apartments and amenities are NOT worth the price.

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6/14/22

Roaches

There are roaches in the walls, in the appliances, in the plumbing and in the ceiling. Management is told us they would schedule a "special" pest control appointment for our apartment but we never heard back from them. Unless you like bugs, don't live here.

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1/25/22

Beware of the squirrels in the walls

If could give these folks a 0 I would. The biggest concern I have is the SQUIRRELS in our walls. We put in work orders, called, and emailed several times. We were at one point told nothing could be done because it "was mating season" Another time we were told the issue had already been addressed. They never came to fix anything. I have pictures that how where they tore up our balcony and the insulation. There is hole in the roof where the tore up the roof to get inside. There is a... urine stain by one of the vents in the bedroom. We would wake up hearing them scratching the walls in the bedroom and the ceiling in the kitchen. This went on for at least two winters. We have email communications to prove this.

Further, we had big cockroaches outside and inside all the time. It took the whole building to complain about the cockroaches/water bugs outside and inside the building before they did anything. When they did do something about the cockroaches, they put a note on the door on a Friday evening to say we had until that Monday to remove our belongings from the cabinets and pets from the apartment. They did the same thing the next Friday evening. Communication was shoddy at best. When we moved out, we were told that we had to get the carpets cleaned and we could use any company we wanted, but they would assess damages and send a bill for cleaning. They ended up replacing the carpet and charging us over $200. I suspect this is a thing they do all the time. We requested to be there during the inspection. We never got a call regarding this. We were just sent a bill for over $400 dollars with different fees for electric, water, etc. We just paid it because we are just FED UP and tired with the whole situation. I'm sure this whole review will go unnoticed. But maybe someone will see it and think twice about renting here. I just hope they get the squirrel situation fixed at our apartment because I swear it sounded like some nights they were going to come through the walls.

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2/26/18

Waypoint

Enjoy the spacious size of the 3 bedroom apartment with a large patio, Enjoy the once a month parties by the office staff engaging with the community. Office staff is always courteous and engaging as well as the maintenance staff. The grounds are always maintained in which I greatly appreciate .Nice community to reside and relax to call home., Love having dog park and play ground for our children to enjoy. Seeing many upgrades and changes on our buildings is a welcome sight for our community! ... I would absolutely recommend this place.

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