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Pet Friendly
Location
642 Kelso Dr, Newport News, VA 23601, USA|Watkins
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RedSail Property Management
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Property Overview
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Images Available
- Walk-in closet
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 642 Kelso Dr, Watkins
Features
| Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 642 Kelso Dr
A msut see! This 3 bed 2.5 bath, 2 story home has over 2100 sq ft of living space. Living room opens up to the kitchen. Kitchen has all stainless steel appliances and a pantry, with a bar area for additional seating. Sliding glass doors off of the dining room lead to the spacious fenced in back yard. All bedrooms are on the second level. Additional space on second level for office or living room. Primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a stans up tiled shower and soaking tub, along with a walk in closet. Nice back patio and large yard with an additional storage shed. Pets are welcome. Washer/dryer stays. This home will be available July 29th. HOA documentation can be provided as requested, if applicable. Please visit our direct website to be added to the waitlist, to review qualifications, or to apply. Minimum 1 year lease agreement is required.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 642 Kelso Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 602 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Watkins |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 23601 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Watkins
3-bedroom apartments at 642 Kelso Dr cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Newport News.
Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Watkins
Newport News
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,850 |
| August 2024 | $1,830 |
| September 2024 | $1,798 |
| October 2024 | $1,797 |
| November 2024 | $1,839 |
| December 2024 | $1,799 |
| January 2025 | $1,836 |
| February 2025 | $1,843 |
| March 2025 | $1,814 |
| April 2025 | $1,817 |
| May 2025 | $1,871 |
| June 2025 | $1,864 |
| July 2025 | $1,855 |
| August 2025 | $1,874 |
| September 2025 | $1,906 |
| October 2025 | $1,895 |
| November 2025 | $1,855 |
| December 2025 | $1,850 |
| January 2026 | $1,850 |
| February 2026 | $1,837 |
| March 2026 | $1,806 |
| April 2026 | $1,895 |
| May 2026 | $1,898 |
| June 2026 | $1,925 |
| July 2026 | $1,950 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | $2,195 |
| June 2025 | $2,000 |
| July 2025 | $2,000 |
| August 2025 | $2,017 |
| September 2025 | $1,990 |
| June 2026 | $1,766 |
| July 2026 | $2,196 |
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Can I afford to live at 642 Kelso Dr?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,595.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 years ago | $2,395 |
Schools near 642 Kelso Dr
Watkins Early Childhood Center
21 burns dr
newport news, VA, 23601
PKPublic
Denbigh Early Childhood Center
15638 warwick blvd
newport news, VA, 23608
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Internet available near 642 Kelso Dr
Neighborhood
Watkins | Newport News, VA
Getting around Newport News near 642 Kelso Dr
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 642 Kelso Dr, Newport News
Groceries
1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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