Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Colonial Heights, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Colonial Heights
$1,430/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Colonial Heights is $1,430 per month as of May 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 May 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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,199, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Colonial Heights run $1,016 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | No Change | 52% | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 | 5% |  25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,375 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 10% | 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 | $1,199 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $732 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last year
52%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
10%
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
$1,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$995
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$732
Last 30 days
6%
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
28%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
16%$2,136
6%$1,250
39%$1,695
2%$1,321
5%$2,475
9%$2,650
7%$1,564
4%$1,199
2%$1,271
17%$1,655
2%$1,750
27%Discover rentals in Colonial Heights, VA
1d ago
1400 Branders Bridge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,165
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Jun 16
16h ago
205 Archer Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,331–$1,626
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Colonial Heights
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
919 Lakeview Ave #919Q, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available May 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Colonial Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$1,016
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Colonial Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
5d+ ago
101 Old Oak Ln, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$1,685
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available May 11
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
107 Newcastle Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,325
House for rent
16h ago
205 Archer Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,331–$1,626
Apartment for rent
16h ago
205 Archer Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,331–$1,626
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
1014 Hamilton Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
4 beds
1 bath
$1,891
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
107 Newcastle Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,325
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Colonial Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Colonial Heights
107 Newcastle Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,325
House for rent
1d ago
1400 Branders Bridge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,165
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Colonial Heights
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 18
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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 May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Colonial Heights?
Average rent prices in Colonial Heights have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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).