Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Colonial Heights, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Colonial Heights
$1,615/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Colonial Heights is $1,615 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $310 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Colonial Heights
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Colonial Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Colonial Heights, VA
Average rent prices in Colonial Heights have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Colonial Heights, VA
Rent prices in Colonial Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Colonial Heights is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Colonial Heights run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $448 | No Change |  72% | |
1 bedroom | $1,025 | No Change | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,428 | 7% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 29% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Colonial Heights, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,195 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,322 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,895 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $786 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$448
Last year
72%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,428
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Colonial Heights, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,322
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$786
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Colonial Heights, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Colonial Heights, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Colonial Heights and Chesterfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Colonial Heights
16%lower than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Colonial Heights, VA is 33% lower than the median rent in Chesterfield, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,403
4%$2,094
10%$1,400
21%$1,750
2%$1,350
15%$2,350
4%$2,513
15%$1,595
1%$1,210
3%$1,345
8%$1,625
1%$1,750
6%Discover rentals in Colonial Heights, VA
3d ago
1400 Branders Bridge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
19h ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
107 Newcastle Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent
1d ago
205 Archer Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,406–$1,615
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
919 Lakeview Ave #919M, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,900
$1,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 25
14h ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
19h ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
107 Newcastle Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent
1d ago
205 Archer Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,406–$1,615
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Oct 30
3d ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
1d ago
205 Archer Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,406–$1,615
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
19h ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
101 Old Oak Ln, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
3 beds
2 baths
$1,685
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1400 Branders Bridge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Colonial Heights, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Colonial Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Colonial Heights?
The average rent in Colonial Heights is $1,615 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Colonial Heights?
Average rent prices in Colonial Heights have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Colonial Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Colonial Heights is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $310 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Colonial Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Colonial Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Colonial Heights?
February offers the best rental deals in Colonial Heights, with rents running about 11.8% lower than July's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters throughout the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).