
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Neighborhood of Newport News, VA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Heritage Forest I

5215 Huntington Ave

3302 Chestnut Ave

Meadowview Apartments

Soundview Townhomes

Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes

Chestnut Arms Apartments
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3800 Roanoke Ave

Westover Station

236 Buxton Ave

Riverlands Apartments

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Seven Oaks Apartments

236 Buxton Ave

Legacy Landing

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Brennan Pointe I

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Warwick

4118 Newsome Dr

4233 Orcutt Ave

4113 Newsome Dr
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2314 Chestnut Ave

4263 Newsome Dr

827 41st St

Newport Harbour Apartments

Snowden Senior 55+

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The Lift & The Rise on Jefferson

Woodview Townhomes
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Shipyard Shores

4255 Newsome Dr

641 29th St

1823 Shell Rd

1823 Shell Rd

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Shell Garden Apartments

713 Hemlock Ave

The Arbors at Pembroke
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1823 Shell Rd

Colonial Landing Apartments

101 Chesterfield Rd

The Wythe Apartments
Chestnut, Newport News, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Studio Apartments | $828 | $662 | $995 |
| Chestnut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $691 | $1,800 |
| Chestnut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $895 | $1,900 |
| Chestnut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $1,099 | $2,250 |
| Chestnut 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $1,245 | $1,699 |
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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. Soundview Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Chestnut apartments for rent in Newport News, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan Pointe I | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $680 |
| Soundview Townhomes | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
| Cottage Grove Apartments and Townhomes | A2 - Cottages | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Shell Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Chestnut Arms Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Seven Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Riverlands Apartments | 1BD | 1BD | 597sf | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Legacy Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
| Westover Station | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, VA
As of April 04, 2026 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 The Willow Model at Heritage Forest I starting at $1,300 with a $1.26 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan Pointe I | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.44 |
| Heritage Forest I | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Chestnut Arms Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Pembroke Pines Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Whittaker Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Westover Station | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Legacy Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Seven Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Shell Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Soundview Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 Soundview Townhomes which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Chestnut costs $1,699.
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 44 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 $568 which is $1,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut.
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