Colonial Heights

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Colonial Heights, VA Area Guide

A historic gem just south of Richmond.

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Colonial Heights sits along the Appomattox River just 22 miles south of Richmond, packing more than 400 years of history into eight square miles. The city borders Petersburg and offers easy I-95 access, making it a practical base for Richmond commuters.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Fort Clifton, a well-preserved Civil War earthwork along the river, while Southpark Mall handles everyday shopping needs. Nearby Virginia State University lends an energetic undercurrent to the area's pace.

The rental landscape leans toward garden-style apartment communities, townhomes, and single-story units — a grounded mix rather than high-rise heavy. Options range from cozy one-bedrooms to spacious three-bedroom floor plans, giving renters plenty of choices. Each year, the Fort Clifton Festival draws the community together at one of the region's oldest historic sites, proving Colonial Heights takes its roots seriously — and celebrates them.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Colonial Heights, VA is $1,143 for one bedroom, $1,234 for two bedrooms, and $1,766 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colonial Heights has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,143/month
619 Sq Ft
House
$1,451/month
887 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,370/month
1,017 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Schools

Tussing Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

623 Students

Lakeview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

415 Students

Marguerite F Christian Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

592 Students

North Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

331 Students

Colonial Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

598 Students

Colonial Heights High

Public

Grades 9-12

876 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.