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property at 647 W Washington St

$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 29

647 W Washington St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 929 Farmer St

$895

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$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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929 Farmer St

PetersburgVA23803

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property at 712 High St

$999

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$999

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$999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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712 High St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 1528 Lincoln St

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1528 Lincoln St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 126 Suffolk Ave

$1,016

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126 Suffolk Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 406 Bradsher Ave

$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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406 Bradsher Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834

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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 Union Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood priced from $775. Studio 622 in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colonial Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Studio 622STUStudio,1BA$805
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$942

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3X2.5 Model at IVY Gates in the starting from $1,755. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the Colony Wood Townhomes Model at Colony Wood Townhomes starting at $1,495 with a $1.11 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.
IVY Gates3X2.53BR,2.5BA$1.05
Colony Wood TownhomesColony Wood Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Terrace View Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.35
Walnut HillB12BR,2BA$1.32
The Cameron Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 448542BR,2BA$1.40
New Castle ApartmentsTC 2x12BR,1BA$1.35
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Windham Hills2BR2BR,1BA$1.40
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Colonial Heights?

There are currently 124 Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA with pricing that ranges from $690 to $2,312. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Colonial Heights ranging from $795 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Colonial Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Colonial Heights ranges from $795 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,723.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Colonial Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Colonial Heights range from $1,284 to $2,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $2,062. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,770.

Expert Rental Resources

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