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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. Lakeview Terrace Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. 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
Lakeview Terrace TownhomesThe James - Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$1,075
Branders Bridge Apartments2BR1BA2BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg Colonial Heights, VA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersburg Colonial Heights area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Terrace View Apartments in the in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood starting from $1,463. The second greatest value Petersburg Colonial Heights apartment is the TC 3x1 Reno Model at New Castle Apartments starting at $1,579 with a $1.53 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.
Terrace View Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.35
New Castle ApartmentsTC 3x1 Reno3BR,1BA$1.53
Branders Bridge Apartments2BR1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Clearfield ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.52
Mattox Landing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Colonial Court Apartments2 Bed & 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Mayton Transfer LoftsImagine1BR,1BA$1.72
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Lakeview Terrace TownhomesThe James - Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petersburg Colonial Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Petersburg Colonial Heights?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Petersburg Colonial Heights, VA with pricing that ranges from $942 to $2,090. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petersburg Colonial Heights ranging from $850 to $3,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Petersburg Colonial Heights ranges from $850 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,124.

Expert Rental Resources

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