Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Norfolk, VA from $500 (87 Rentals)

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Merrimack Landing
$963 - $1,654
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Merrimack Landing

8807 Monitor WayNorfolk, VA 23503
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Admirals Way
$1,030 - $1,280
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$1,030 - $1,280

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$1,030 - $1,280
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sewells Park

408 W Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 9117 Chesapeake Blvd

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9117 Chesapeake Blvd

NorfolkVA23503
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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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Pinewood Gardens Apartments
$1,261 - $1,781
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$1,255 - $1,775
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$1,261 - $1,781
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11

Pinewood Gardens Apartments

1731 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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Fenner Gardens Apartments
$1,294 - $1,324
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$1,169 - $1,199
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$1,294 - $1,324
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Fenner Gardens Apartments

7433 Fenner StNorfolk, VA 23505
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property at 1336 E Balview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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1336 E Balview Ave

NorfolkVA23503
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Gates of West Bay
$1,317 - $1,787
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$1,312 - $1,782
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7

Gates of West Bay

272 W Bay AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Bondale
$1,366 - $1,576
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$1,360 - $1,570
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

Bondale

7603 Bondale AveNorfolk, 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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property at 6342 Alexander St

$1,475

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$1,475

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

6342 Alexander St, Unit A

6342 Alexander St
NorfolkVA23513
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1243 E Ocean View Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1243 E Ocean View Ave

1243 E Ocean View AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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5th Bay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Bay Apartments

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

Lakewood Plaza

5631 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23509
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Bay View Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay View Square

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

Lois Lane Apartments

1415-1419 Lois LnNorfolk, VA 23513
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1444 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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A1437K

1437 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Bayview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Terrace

1433-1445 Kingston AveNorfolk, VA 23503
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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

8426 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23518
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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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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 2 Beds unit found at 6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd priced from $925. Merrimack Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable Colonial Heights apartments for rent in Norfolk, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6228-6240 Chesapeake Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$925
Merrimack LandingOne Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$963
RiverpointAcacia1BR,1BA$1,030
Oakmont North Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$1,045
Sewells Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,103
Brentwood Forest Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Garden - Brentwood Forest2BR,1BA$1,120
Arbor Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Admirals WayThe Lieutenant2BR,1BA$1,170
Monticello Village at Ashlawn Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, VA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights area is the $1.50 price per square foot The Vintage Model at Meadowood in the in the Foxhall neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Colonial Heights apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Paradigm Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Edgewater 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.
MeadowoodThe Vintage2BR,2BA$1.50
Paradigm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Berkley Square Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16
1415 E Ocean View AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Woodmere TracePartial w/ W/D1BR,1BA$1.49
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$1.39
RiverpointAcacia1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 $963, while the average apartment in Colonial Heights costs $2,309.

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 15 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 $186 which is $2,123 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Heights.

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