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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 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

As of June 27, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Colonial Heights?

There are currently 128 Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $2,575. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Colonial Heights ranging from $899 to $2,300.

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 $899 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,460.

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 $1,198 to $2,025, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,375 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,742.

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