
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Place Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (121 Rentals)
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3131 Hanover Ave

Cookie Factory Lofts

Southern Stove Lofts

403 Cleveland St

2709 W Broad St

Courtyard Lofts

2517 W Grace St
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Crestwood at Libbie

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The Collection of Historic Richmond

Pierce Arrow

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Todd Lofts

2602 Grove

The 1805

303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 8

Scotts Edge

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The Carousel
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1 Scott's Addition

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LIV Lakeview

2318 Herbert Hamlet Alley

NOVEL Scott's Addition by Crescent Communities

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The Nest Scott's Addition
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3106 Patterson Ave

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The Village at Horsepen

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The Cooperage

The Scout Scotts Addition

SYMBOL Scotts Addition

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Otis

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Wellsmith Apartments

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Scott's View

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VIV at Scott's Collection

Soda Flats
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1111 N Thompson St

102 N Lombardy St

2215 W Grace St

The Preserve Scotts Addition

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Triton Scotts Addition - Monument

The Crest at Westhampton

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The Ella Scotts Addition

The Ace
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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 | $1,598 | $835 | $2,777 |
| Colonial Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,031 | $8,960 |
| Colonial Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Colonial Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 121 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 | $1,250 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Pierce Arrow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,368 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Claiborne Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Place, VA
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Place area is the $2.04 price per square foot D1 Model at Jordans Branch Apartments in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,120. The second greatest value Colonial Place apartment is the 4418 Cutshaw Ave Model at 4418 Cutshaw Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,350 with a $1.96 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordans Branch Apartments | D1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.04 |
| 4418 Cutshaw Ave, Unit 2 | 4418 Cutshaw Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Claiborne Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | 1bed 1.5bth | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.79 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2B/1BA Lake TH Class | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 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 $1,399.
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 $2,995.
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 55 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 $136 which is $2,859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Place.
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