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Colonial Heights, VA Area Guide

A historic gem just south of Richmond.

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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Colonial Heights, VA is $1,140 for one bedroom, $1,229 for two bedrooms, and $1,762 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colonial Heights has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,140/month
619 Sq Ft
House
$1,983/month
1,425 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,340/month
975 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Colonial Heights, VA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

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

Lakeview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Tussing Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

North Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Colonial Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Colonial Heights High

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.