Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $799 (7 Rentals)
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2110 Phaup St

2603 5th Ave

Charming 2 bedroom in Northside Richmond!
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1703 Lamb Ave
Chestnut Hill, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chestnut Hill Studio Apartments | $1,207 | $998 | $1,594 |
Chestnut Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $949 | $3,270 |
Chestnut Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $799 | $6,244 |
Chestnut Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $699 | $4,050 |
Chestnut Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $599 | $2,400 |
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Getting Around the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
36 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
28 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chestnut Hill is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Chestnut Hill is Townsend Square which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Chestnut Hill costs $2,144.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chestnut Hill?
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 40 regular apartments in Chestnut Hill 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 Hill?
Cheap apartments in Chestnut Hill have an average cost of $338 which is $1,806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill.
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