Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (77 Rentals)

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1441 Kingston Ave

NorfolkVA23503

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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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Admirals Way

600 Warwick AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sewells Park
$1,050 - $1,150
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$975 - $1,075
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$75

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$1,050 - $1,150
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Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Arbor Pointe
$1,135 - $1,288
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$975 - $1,128
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$160

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$1,135 - $1,288
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Arbor Pointe

502 Grantham RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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Bondale
$1,561
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 3

Bondale

7603 Bondale AveNorfolk, VA 23505
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Gates of West Bay
$1,237 - $1,617
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$1,232 - $1,612
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Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,236 - $1,781
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$1,230 - $1,775
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$1,236 - $1,781
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,294 - $1,524
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$1,169 - $1,399
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$125

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$1,294 - $1,524
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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Paradigm Apartments
$1,375 - $2,295
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Paradigm Apartments

7130 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23505
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1243 E Ocean View Ave
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1243 E Ocean View Ave

1243 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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5th Bay Apartments
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5th Bay Apartments

9545-9549 5th Bay StNorfolk, VA 23518
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Lakewood Plaza
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Lakewood Plaza

5631 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23509
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Bay View Square
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Bay View Square

649-701 E Leicester AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Lois Lane Apartments
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Lois Lane Apartments

1415-1419 Lois LnNorfolk, VA 23513
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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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A1437K
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1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503

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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Granby House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granby House

100 Suburban PkyNorfolk, VA 23505
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Braywood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braywood Manor

7000 Auburn AveNorfolk, VA 23513
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309 Ashlawn Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Ashlawn Dr

309 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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Miramar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar Apartments

7131 Sewells Point RdNorfolk, VA 23513
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320 Ashlawn Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Ashlawn Dr

320 Ashlawn DrNorfolk, VA 23505
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1111 Hugo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Hugo St

1111 Hugo StNorfolk, VA 23513

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Colonial Heights, Norfolk, VA Local Guide

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 Merrimack Landing priced from $908. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$908
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
Admirals WayThe Captain1BR,1BA$1,030
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest2BR,1BA$1,120
OV Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,129
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $1.02 price per square foot The Cape Hatteras Model at Mariners Watch in the in the Wards Corner neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the The Vintage Model at Meadowood starting at $1,850 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Foxhall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners WatchThe Cape Hatteras3BR,2BA$1.02
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Paradigm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Crossroads LandingB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.45
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
1254 Pall Mall St, Unit A1254 Pall Mall St2BR,1BA$1.07
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.05
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath/Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1.23
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1.52

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Virginia and customized analysis for North Norfolk, VA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Heights Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Colonial Heights is Merrimack Landing which is listed at $908, while the average apartment in Colonial Heights costs $2,235.

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 28 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 $269 which is $1,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Heights.

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The Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Norfolk, VA: Great Price Meets Quality of Life

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