Cheap Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom Apartments

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416 S West StPetersburg, VA 23803
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141 East
1 Bedroom Apartments

141 East

141 E Wythe StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Long Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Long Lofts

1131 Commerce StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Old Towne Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Towne Flats

230 N Sycamore StPetersburg, VA 23803

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Colonial Heights, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonial Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Colonial Heights, VA is a Studio unit found at Union Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood priced from $730. Studio 622 in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colonial Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$730
Studio 622StudioStudio,1BA$799
Perry Street LoftsA11BR,1BA$840
Puddledock Place II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$880
The Lofts at Union Pen700s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA and Nearby

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $1.01 price per square foot D1 Income Restricted Model at Broadwater Townhomes in the starting from $1,742. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the 412 Mistletoe St Model at 412 Mistletoe St, Unit 412 starting at $1,600 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadwater TownhomesD1 Income Restricted4BR,2.5BA$1.01
412 Mistletoe St, Unit 412412 Mistletoe St3BR,2BA$1.30
702 Grove Ave, Unit 702702 Grove Ave3BR,2BA$1.25
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.91
Branders Bridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.02
708 Mount Airy St, Unit 708 Mt. Airy St.708 Mount Airy St2BR,1BA$0.91
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Webster Court ApartmentsWebster Court2BR,1BA$1.15
Commerce Street Townhomes2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.09
Puddledock Place II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colonial Heights, VA

Ranked #467

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Colonial Heights, VA

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Union Flats listed at $730.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Heights Apartment is $825 at Union Flats.

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 $900 at Commerce Street Townhomes.

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 II and starts from $1,198.

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