
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Place Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (127 Rentals)
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1715 Grove Ave

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

3210 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

Cookie Factory Lofts

1719 Blair St

Southern Stove Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

3206 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

1919 Lakeview Ave
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Courtyard Lofts

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The Cooperage

Pierce Arrow

Tapestry West

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Todd Lofts

Crestwood at Libbie

3218 W Grace St

20 S Allen Ave

19 S Arthur Ashe Blvd
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18 S Allen Ave

The 1805

1840 Monument Ave

1 Scott's Addition

36oo W Broad St

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117 S Stafford Ave

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The Carousel

Georgetown

Scotts Edge
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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C

Soda Flats

The Summit at Scotts Addition

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The Village at Horsepen

4913 Monument Ave

3212 Ellwood Ave, Unit A

2307 W Main St, Unit A

3509 Park Ave

LIV Lakeview

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The Icon

The Scout Scotts Addition

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Scott's View

The Nest Scott's Addition

NOVEL Scott's Addition by Crescent Communities

1111 N Thompson St

The Alder on Dabney

102 N Lombardy St

The Ace

Triton Scotts Addition - Monument
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Colonial Place, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonial Place?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Place Studio Apartments | $1,822 | $835 | $7,304 |
| Colonial Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $975 | $8,250 |
| Colonial Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Colonial Place Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Colonial Place Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Place area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. Guardian Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,192. Here are the most affordable Colonial Place apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | 1bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Pierce Arrow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
| Argon | The Rhodium | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,436 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Place, VA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Place area is the $2.16 price per square foot 3bed 2bth Model at Southern Stove Lofts in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Colonial Place apartment is the C2 Model at The Altamont starting at $1,810 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Place apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Stove Lofts | 3bed 2bth | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| The Altamont | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 3121 Grove Ave, Unit 4 | 3121 Grove Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath Loft | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B1, B2 & B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2B/1BA Lake TH Reno | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Legacy at Imperial Village | One Bedroom One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Place Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Colonial Place?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colonial Place is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Place?
The cheapest apartment in Colonial Place is Legacy at Imperial Village which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Colonial Place costs $2,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colonial Place?
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 58 regular apartments in Colonial Place 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 Place?
Cheap apartments in Colonial Place have an average cost of $286 which is $2,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Place.
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