Colonial Heights, Virginia Neighborhoods and Nearby Cities

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

Your Richmond Neighborhood Guide: Living Near the City's Top Employers

Written by: Richard Corrigan

Richmond is a beautiful place to live and work. The city has something for everyone—historic charm, trendy shops and boutiques, world-class restaurants and amazing urban parks and green spaces.

Explore The River City Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Renting in Richmond, VA

Written by: Richard Corrigan

Welcome to Richmond! For those unfamiliar, it’s Virginia’s state capitol, a city with a long and rich history, and—some might say—Virginia’s biggest small town. There’s a lot to love about living here.

Your Guide to Picking the Perfect Richmond Neighborhood for Student Renters

Written by: Richard Corrigan

Richmond isn't always thought of as a college town, but there are actually several major colleges and universities here. One thing Richmond does get credit for—and rightfully so—is being a very neighborhood-friendly city.

A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA

Written by: Richard Corrigan

Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.