Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 9, 2026
Average rent in
Colonial Heights, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Colonial Heights
$1,430/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Colonial Heights is $1,430 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $520 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Colonial Heights
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,210, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Colonial Heights run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 | No Change | 65% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 |  1% | 55% | |
2 bedroom | $1,325 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,241 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | 17% | 6% |
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 | $1,210 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $760 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
55%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,241
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
6%
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
$1,210
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$760
Last 30 days
5%
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
27%lower than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Colonial Heights, VA is 43% lower than the median rent in Chesterfield, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$2,187
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15%$1,796
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12%$2,995
8%$1,531
1%$1,195
5%$2,100
11%$1,625
$1,424
10%Discover rentals in Colonial Heights, VA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
2d ago
1400 Branders Bridge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
205 Archer Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,331–$1,615
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Colonial Heights
555 Fairfax Ave #G555G, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
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 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Colonial Heights
108 Oak Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Colonial Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
18h ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
3 beds
2 baths
$1,692
House for rent
Available Jul 10
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
117A Newcastle Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent
2d ago
101 Old Oak Ln, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$1,685
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1400 Branders Bridge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
205 Archer Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,331–$1,615
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
525 James Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
3 beds
2 baths
$2,141
House for rent
1d ago
1100 Lakeview Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Colonial Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Colonial Heights
555 Fairfax Ave #G555G, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
18h ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
3 beds
2 baths
$1,692
House for rent
Available Jul 10
2d ago
101 Old Oak Ln, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
3 beds
2 baths
$1,685
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1400 Branders Bridge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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 $1,430 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Colonial Heights?
Average rent prices in Colonial Heights have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Colonial Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Colonial Heights is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $520 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 $57,000/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?
Colonial Heights rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of the rental market at 46% of available listings, compared to one-bedrooms which account for only 11% of monthly inventory.
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).