
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA from $300 (68 Rentals)
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110 Dupuy Ave

148 Swift Creek Ln

Lakeview Terrace Townhomes

Branders Bridge Apartments

Colonial Court Apartments

Terrace View Apartments

Dunlop Farms

The Oaks of Dunlop Farms

126 Suffolk Ave
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Old Town Creek

406 Bradsher Ave

104 Lee Ave

Butterworth Flats

Union Flats

616 Harrison St

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Studio 622

118 N Old Church St, Unit 1

Puddledock Place

Commerce Street
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Market St Lofts

Viva Colina

1517 Halifax St, Unit 15

Webster Court Apartments

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Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts

Crater Square

Perry Street Lofts

Star Lofts

Windham Hills

Mayton Transfer Lofts
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The Lofts at Dunlop

The Bosco

High Street Lofts

River Road Terrace Apartment Homes

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Old Towne Flats

Candy Factory

The Nash Lofts

212 E Wythe St

2125 Dupuy Rd

Walnut Hill
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Stainback

Claiborne Square Senior Apartments

Puddledock Place Apartments

Burr Lofts

30 Franklin Apartments

118 N Old Church St

141 East

Petersburg Lofts

1121 Stainback St

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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 | $1,017 | $302 | $2,090 |
| Cheap Colonial Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $795 | $1,782 |
| Cheap Colonial Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $895 | $2,212 |
| Cheap Colonial Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $1,284 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available Colonial Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Colonial Heights, VA is a Studio unit found at Butterworth Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood priced from $294. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterworth Flats | 0 Bedroom 0.5 Bath - 36075 | Studio, | $294 |
| Union Flats | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Studio 622 | STU | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Commerce Street | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Viva Colina | 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| 1121 Stainback St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Webster Court Apartments | Webster Court | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Perry Street Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| Windham Hills | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $1.16 price per square foot Furnished - 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Odd Fellows Building in the in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the C1 Income Restricted Model at Broadwater Townhomes starting at $1,598 with a $1.09 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odd Fellows Building | Furnished - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Broadwater Townhomes | C1 Income Restricted | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| IVY Gates | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Colony Wood Townhomes | Colony Wood Townhomes | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Branders Bridge Apartments | 2BR1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Webster Court Apartments | Webster Court | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Commerce Street | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1121 Stainback St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 Butterworth Flats listed at $294.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Heights Apartment is $775 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 $950 at Commerce Street.
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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