Cheap Homes for Rent in Petersburg Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Colonial Heights, VA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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property at 126 Suffolk Ave

$891

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126 Suffolk Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834

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property at 104 Lee Ave

$995

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104 Lee Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 20503 Southlawn Ave

$1,195

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20503 Southlawn Ave, Unit APT B

20503 Southlawn Ave
South ChesterfieldVA23803

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property at 95 Slagle Ave

$1,199

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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95 Slagle Ave

PetersburgVA23803

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 $1,015. 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$1,015
Lakeview Terrace TownhomesThe James - Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg Colonial Heights, VA

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersburg Colonial Heights area is the $1.11 price per square foot Colony Wood Townhomes Model at Colony Wood Townhomes in the in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Petersburg Colonial Heights apartment is the 2x2 Model at Terrace View Apartments starting at $1,463 with a $1.35 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.
Colony Wood TownhomesColony Wood Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Terrace View Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.35
Mattox Landing ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.48
Branders Bridge Apartments2BR1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.13
New Castle ApartmentsRD 2x1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Clearfield ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.51
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Dunlop FarmsThe Lee2BR,1BA$1.50
Colonial Court Apartments2 Bed & 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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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 42 Apartments for Rent in Petersburg Colonial Heights, VA with pricing that ranges from $942 to $2,090. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petersburg Colonial Heights ranging from $500 to $2,395.

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 $500 to $2,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,571.

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