Star Lofts
16 S Market St,
Petersburg, VA 23803
$841 - $1,582 | Studio - 2 Beds
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights, VA
Area Guide
A historic gem just south of Richmond.
Historic Sites
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Colonial History
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University
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Waterfront
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River
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Outdoor Activities
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Family-Friendly
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Colonists first settled the area of Colonial Heights in 1620. The oldest surviving building in Colonial Heights is the Old Brick House, built around 1677. The area where the colonists settled, where the Swift Creek meets the Appomattox River, is now the Conjurer's Field Archaeological Site. The colonists named the settlement Conjurer's Field because a Native American healer (or conjurer) lived there and warded off evil spirits from the water. Today, the Old Brick House is open for tours. Colonial Heights is also home to Fort Clifton, a Confederate fort dating back to 1864, when it was used to defend Richmond. The fort contains three earthworks along the river. The fort is open for tours and is the site of the Fort Clifton Festival.
Choosing an apartment in Colonial Heights won't just provide fascinating history -- this fast-paced town borders Virginia State University and is home to the popular Southpark Mall. Colonial Heights is ideal for commuters, located just 22 miles south of Downtown Richmond, with I-95 leading directly into the city.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Colonial Heights, VA is $1,112 for one bedroom, $1,171 for two bedrooms, and $1,656 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colonial Heights has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,112/month
620 Sq Ft
House
$1,735/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Transportation
42
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
623 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-5
331 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
415 Students
4
Marguerite F Christian Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
592 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
598 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
876 Students
5
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harrowgate Park
- Ettrick Park
- Petersburg National Battlefield
- Matoaca Park
- R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
Airports
- Richmond International
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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 2025.