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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Wood-burning fireplaces
  • Lush landscaping
  • Lighted tennis court
  • Cathedral ceilings
  • Grilling area
  • Full-size washers/dryers

Location

5757 Hickory Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
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Chestnut Creek

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(504) 602-9356

Property Overview

Chestnut Creek has an impressive overall Zumper rating of 8.5, highlighting its competitive pricing, outstanding amenities, and excellent location ratings of 10 and 9 respectively. Key features include wood-burning fireplaces, lush landscaping, and a lighted tennis court, enhancing the living experience. With sufficient visuals provided through 24 photos, prospective renters can appreciate the property’s appealing characteristics clearly.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Chestnut Creek is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Chestnut Creek has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

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  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1x1E1 bed1 bath920 sqft$1,225–$1,955 /mo1 unit available
1x1D1 bed1 bath880 sqft$1,225–$1,955 /mo1 unit available
1x1A1 bed1 bath820+ sqft$1,230–$2,095 /mo3 units available
2x2C2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft$1,405–$2,110 /mo1 unit available
2x2B2 bed2 bath1,050 sqft$1,440–$2,160 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Chestnut Creek

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCarpet
Oval TubPatio
SunroomView

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Chestnut Creek

Home Chestnut Creek

At Chestnut Creek, a peaceful River Ridge, LA apartment community, you'll get to experience the ultimate in New Orleans-style apartment living. Come on into this elegant apartment community through our traditional gatehouse entrance and you can choose from select one and two-bedroom apartments. Chestnut Creek offers corporate accommodations, unfurnished, or furnished apartments for rent. Many apartment amenities include wood-burning fireplaces, alarm systems, Roman tubs with marble alcoves, split-level apartments, sunrooms with faux-wood flooring, central air-conditioning, cathedral ceilings, and full-size washers/dryers. Plush carpeting makes these apartment homes a must-see. Enter our apartments for rent in River Ridge, LA and you'll be treated to lush landscaping, winding paths and bridges, sparkling fountains and flowing creeks, glistening swimming pools, a lighted tennis court, and a grilling area. Chestnut Creek offers convenience to a wide array of places such as Louis Armstrong International Airport, the Huey P. Long Bridge, Elmwood Business Park, and Downtown New Orleans. Shopping, fine dining, and recreation are all right at your doorstep. Our location is also ideal for individuals attending local area universities such as Tulane, Loyola, and Xavier. Located in The Creeks of River Ridge, convenient to everything, Chestnut Creek has something to offer to everyone! Pet Policy: 1 Pet (less than 20 pounds full grown); 1 Pet (21 - 40 pounds full grown); 2 Pets (Maximum total weight, of both pets combined, 40 pounds full grown). For fees and a list of restricted breeds, see our website.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Chestnut Creek is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Chestnut Creek has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Chestnut Creek
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Chestnut Creek offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Chestnut Creek goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Chestnut Creek receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Chestnut Creek is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Chestnut Creek does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Chestnut Creek provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Chestnut Creek is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Chestnut Creek compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in River Ridge

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% higher than 1-bedrooms in River Ridge.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Chestnut Creek to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in River Ridge.

Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
River Ridge
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in River Ridge
MonthMedian Rent
February 2025$1,306
March 2025$1,263
April 2025$1,320
May 2025$1,318
June 2025$1,306
July 2025$1,275
August 2025$1,270
September 2025$1,255
October 2025$1,229
November 2025$1,216
December 2025$1,219
January 2026$1,220
February 2026$1,178
March 2026$1,195

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$49,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $49,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,225.
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Schools near Chestnut Creek

Ralph J Bunche Elementary

8101 simon st

metairie, LA, 70003

PK, K-5Public
B-

Harahan Elementary School

6723 jefferson hwy

harahan, LA, 70123

PK, K-8Public
B

Riverside Alternative High School

3225 river rd

bridge city, LA, 70094

1-12Public

Ruppel Academie Francaise

815 huey p long ave

gretna, LA, 70053

PK, K-6Public
A

Frederick Douglass Community School

1400 huey p. long avenue

gretna, LA, 70053

3-8Public
C
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Getting around River Ridge near 5757 Hickory Creek Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5757 Hickory Creek Rd, River Ridge

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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