Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Petersburg Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Colonial Heights, VA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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property at 419 Joe Johnson Ave

$950

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$950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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419 Joe Johnson Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834

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property at 126 Suffolk Ave

$891

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$891

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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 104 Lee Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 16

104 Lee Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
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The Bosco
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$1,025 - $1,300
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The Bosco

219 E Bank 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 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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250 N Sycamore St

PetersburgVA23803

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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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Petersburg Colonial Heights, Colonial Heights, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Petersburg Colonial Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Petersburg Colonial Heights area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Puddledock Place priced from $942. The Bosco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Petersburg Colonial Heights apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$942
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Lakeview Terrace TownhomesThe James - Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$1,075
Mayton Transfer LoftsMyriad1BR,1BA$1,199
New Castle ApartmentsNC 2x12BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg Colonial Heights, VA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersburg Colonial Heights area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1231 W Washington St Model at 1231 W Washington St, Unit Apt. A (Downstairs) in the in the Petersburg Colonial Heights neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Petersburg 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 Petersburg Colonial Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1231 W Washington St, Unit Apt. A (Downstairs)1231 W Washington St3BR,1BA$0.88
Colony Wood TownhomesColony Wood Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Terrace View Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.35
Mattox Landing ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.48
New Castle ApartmentsRD 2x1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Clearfield ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.51
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Mayton Transfer LoftsBeyondStudio ,1BA$1.98
Lakeview Terrace TownhomesThe James - Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petersburg Colonial Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petersburg Colonial Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Petersburg Colonial Heights is Puddledock Place which is listed at $942, while the average apartment in Petersburg Colonial Heights costs $1,681.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Petersburg Colonial Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Petersburg Colonial Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Petersburg Colonial Heights?

Cheap apartments in Petersburg Colonial Heights have an average cost of $430 which is $1,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Petersburg Colonial Heights.

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