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

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property at 419 Joe Johnson Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

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419 Joe Johnson Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 126 Suffolk Ave

$891

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$891

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$891

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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126 Suffolk Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
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Old Town Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Creek

107 New Castle DrColonial Heights, VA 23834
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property at 616 Harrison St

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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616 Harrison St

PetersburgVA23803

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Studio 622
$805 - $1,019
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$775 - $989
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$805 - $1,019
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Studio 622

622 E Wythe StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Viva Colina
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$895 - $1,195
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$895 - $1,195

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$895 - $1,195
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Viva Colina

1517 Halifax StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts
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$1,011 - $2,118
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$891 - $1,998
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$120

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$1,011 - $2,118
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Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts

120 Perry StPetersburg, VA 23803
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The Bosco
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$1,025 - $1,275
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$1,025 - $1,275

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$1,025 - $1,275
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The Bosco

219 E Bank StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Old Towne Flats
$1,047 - $1,302
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$895 - $1,150
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$152

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$1,047 - $1,302
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Old Towne Flats

230 N Sycamore StPetersburg, VA 23803
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property at 250 N Sycamore St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

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250 N Sycamore St

PetersburgVA23803

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property at 838 S Jones St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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838 S Jones St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 647 W Washington St

$595

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$595

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$595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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647 W Washington St

PetersburgVA23803
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Washington Columns
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Columns

633-647 W Washington StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Burr Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burr Lofts

123 Pine StPetersburg, VA 23803
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property at 929 Farmer St

$895

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$895

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$895

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929 Farmer St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 1528 Lincoln St

$895

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$895

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$895

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1528 Lincoln St

PetersburgVA23803
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Stainback
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stainback

416 S West StPetersburg, VA 23803

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property at 712 High St

$999

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$999

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712 High St

PetersburgVA23803
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High Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High Street Lofts

526 High StPetersburg, VA 23803
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property at 217 N Carolina Ave

$1,025

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$1,025

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217 N Carolina Ave

PetersburgVA23803
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Long Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Long Lofts

1131 Commerce StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Petersburg East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Petersburg East

110 Croatan DrPetersburg, VA 23803
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Jabez Downtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jabez Downtown

15 W Old StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Colonial Heights, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Columns1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Studio 622STUStudio,1BA$805
Viva Colina2BD2BR,1BA$895
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$942
30 Franklin Apartments500s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Courthouse View Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$995
The Lofts at Dunlop600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Lofts at Union Pen600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Lofts on Market Street600s - One Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadwater TownhomesC1 Income Restricted3BR,2.5BA$1.09
212-222 E Wythe St4 Beds, 1.5 Baths4BR,1.5BA$0.93
IVY Gates2X22BR,2BA$1.05
Colony Wood TownhomesColony Wood Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Terrace View Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.35
Walnut HillB12BR,2BA$1.32
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Washington Columns1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.00

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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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