
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (64 Rentals)
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Crossroads Landing

Arbor Pointe

Crossroads Landing East

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Colonial Heights, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonial Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Colonial Heights Studio Apartments | $1,377 | $1,090 | $1,515 |
Colonial Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $735 | $2,060 |
Colonial Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $840 | $2,225 |
Colonial Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,020 | $2,930 |
Colonial Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $1,300 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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Cheapest Available Colonial Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Heights area of Norfolk, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Talbot Park Apartments priced from $735. 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Colonial Heights apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Talbot Park Apartments | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Spring Creek | 2 BD/ 1 BA | 2BR,2BA | $956 |
Sewells Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Cromwell House Senior Apartments - 55+ | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Sterling Oaks Apartments | Maplewood | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Paradigm Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Fenner Gardens Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Ashley Trace Apartments | 2BR Eat-in-kitchen | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $1.45 price per square foot The Hydrangea Model at Pinewood Gardens Apartments in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the The Cape Model at Mariner's Watch Apartments starting at $1,155 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Wards Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments | The Hydrangea | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Mariner's Watch Apartments | The Cape | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Woodmere Trace | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Gates of West Bay | B2U | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Berkley Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Ashley Trace Apartments | 2BR WD | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Cedarbird Point Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Spring Creek | 2 BD/ 1 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Arbor Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColonial Heights, Norfolk, VA
Ranked #20
Among neighborhoods in Norfolk, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Colonial Heights Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Colonial Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colonial Heights is under $1,140.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Colonial Heights is Talbot Park Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Colonial Heights costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 10 regular apartments in 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 Colonial Heights?
Cheap apartments in Colonial Heights have an average cost of $238 which is $2,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Heights.
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