
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $400 (6 Rentals)
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Chestnut, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chestnut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $845 | $2,569 |
Chestnut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $850 | $2,812 |
Chestnut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,045 | $3,366 |
Chestnut 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $800 | $2,250 |
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Cheapest Available Chestnut Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chestnut area of Newport News, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Brennan Pointe I priced from $680. Shell Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Chestnut apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brennan Pointe I | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $680 |
Shell Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Chestnut Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, VA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chestnut area is the $0.44 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Brennan Pointe I in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $680. The second greatest value Chestnut apartment is the 1X1 Model at The Arbors at Pembroke starting at $1,094 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Huntington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Brennan Pointe I | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.44 |
The Arbors at Pembroke | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Pembroke Pines Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Seven Oaks Apartments | **Limited Time Rent Special!** | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes | B2 - Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Shell Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Heritage Forest | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Chestnut Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Westover Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Chestnut Neighborhood in Newport News, VA
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut?
The cheapest apartment in Chestnut is Chestnut Arms Apartments which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Chestnut costs $1,594.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chestnut?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Chestnut that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chestnut?
Cheap apartments in Chestnut have an average cost of $332 which is $1,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut.
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