
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA from $500 (54 Rentals)
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New Castle Apartments

419 Joe Johnson Ave

Lakeview Terrace Townhomes

Branders Bridge Apartments

126 Suffolk Ave

Old Town Creek

Butterworth Flats

Union Flats

616 Harrison St
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Studio 622

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Viva Colina

1517 Halifax St, Unit 15

Puddledock Place

Commerce Street

Market St Lofts

High Street Lofts

The Lofts at Dunlop

1516 W Clara Dr

1121 Stainback St, Unit 2108
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Webster Court Apartments

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Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts

Crater Square

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The Bosco

Star Lofts

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Old Towne Flats

The Cameron Lofts

Windham Hills

141 E Wythe St, Unit E

250 N Sycamore St
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838 S Jones St

647 W Washington St

Washington Columns

Claiborne Square Senior Apartments

Puddledock Place Apartments

Burr Lofts

929 Farmer St

1528 Lincoln St

Stainback

The Lofts at Union Pen
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Courthouse View Apartments

The Lofts on Market Street

30 Franklin Apartments

Elora Gardens at Petersburg

712 High St

High Street Lofts

217 N Carolina Ave

Long Lofts

Petersburg East

Jabez Downtown
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Colonial Heights, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonial Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Colonial Heights Studio Apartments | $1,008 | $194 | $2,090 |
| Cheap Colonial Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $775 | $1,782 |
| Cheap Colonial Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $895 | $2,312 |
| Cheap Colonial Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $1,284 | $2,100 |
| Cheap Colonial Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,770 | $1,770 |
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Cheapest Available Colonial Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Colonial Heights, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Washington Columns in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood priced from $595. Union Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colonial Heights apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Washington Columns | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Union Flats | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Studio 622 | STU | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Viva Colina | 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| 30 Franklin Apartments | 500s - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Courthouse View Apartments | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Lofts at Dunlop | 600s - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Lofts at Union Pen | 600s - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Lofts on Market Street | 600s - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $1.09 price per square foot C1 Income Restricted Model at Broadwater Townhomes in the starting from $1,598. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the 4 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 212-222 E Wythe St starting at $1,295 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Broadwater Townhomes | C1 Income Restricted | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| 212-222 E Wythe St | 4 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| IVY Gates | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Colony Wood Townhomes | Colony Wood Townhomes | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Terrace View Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Walnut Hill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Bosco | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Washington Columns | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Colonial Heights, VA
Marguerite F Christian Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Colonial Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Colonial Heights is at Studio 622 listed at $805.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Heights Apartment is $595 at Washington Columns.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Colonial Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Colonial Heights is starting from $895 at Viva Colina.
What is the most affordable Colonial Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Colonial Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Puddledock Place and starts from $1,284.
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