Colonial Heights, TN

57 Apartments for Rent

Colonial Heights is home to Warriors Path State Park, the most visited public park in the state of Tennessee.

Colonial Heights is an unincorporated bedroom community on the outskirts of Kingsport, TN. The area is primarily residential with an abundance of single-family housing as well as apartment complexes. It's well situated at the juncture of two major interstate highways, so people who live in Colonial Heights can easily reach other nearby cities for work or play. A handful of big-box retailers, local eateries and shops dot the landscape. You'll also find Tennessean's favorite state park -- Warrior's Path -- in Colonial Heights.

Moving to Colonial Heights

If you're trying to find an apartment in Colonial Heights, you'll need to be prepared to pay a security deposit along with the first month's rent. Some individual landlords may require you pay the last month's rent as well. You'll also have to pay deposits for your utilities like electricity and water. Oftentimes, water, sewer and garbage pickup is often included in the monthly rent, but not always. While natural gas is available in the area, most residences are heated using electricity. There are a variety of options for cable and satellite service, including DirectTV, Dish, Charter and Comcast cable television.

While apartments are available in Colonial Heights, single-family housing is predominant. If you're planning to rent, you'll need to ensure adequate time to find a place, especially if you're looking for a studio apartment for rent. Most apartments are townhouse style and offer two bedrooms. Make sure your credit history is good and that you have references to provide potential landlords. This will help present yourself as a more attractive tenant.

Colonial Heights Neighborhoods

Colonial Heights is roughly bounded by Interstate 81 in the south, Interstate 26 in the west, Highway 36 and Rock Springs Road in the east and north, respectively. Throughout this area, you'll find tons of residential developments. Much of it is older, with the majority of housing units built prior to 1990.

Kendricks Creek Road: The greatest concentration of rental apts can be found in the area of Kendricks Creek Road, which is in the central part of the small community. You'll also find apartment complexes on the eastern edge of the community along Highway 36.

Living in Colonial Heights

Colonial Heights offers residents a few places to shop and dine. You'll find two regional supermarkets, Walgreens and CVS pharmacies and a Walmart Supercenter. Locally owned shops of note include Colonial Heights Pharmacy, which has an expansive gift shop, and Evergreen Garden Center. National fast-food chains abound in Colonial Heights, but there are also locally owned restaurants. The Plum Tree is a long-time favorite for Chinese food in the area, the Crazy Tomato has great pizza and The Shack has a bar, wings and burgers. You'll thank us for turning you on to Pal's, too. This regional fast-food eatery is a favorite among locals, which becomes obvious when traffic backs up down Fort Henry Drive at lunch time.

Life in Colonial Heights affords many opportunities for recreation. Warrior's Path State Park has a golf course, horseback riding stables, a lake for boating and fishing, hiking and biking trails, a swimming pool, camping and picnic sites and a large handicapped-accessible playground that draws visitors from around the region. Also nearby is Bays Mountain Park, the nation's largest municipal park. Here you'll find wildlife habitats, barge rides on the reservoir, an aviary, nature center, hiking trails and much more.