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Marvin Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marvin Gardens Apartments

600 Maryland AveEmporia, VA 23847
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Carriage Run Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Run Apartments

240 Walker StEmporia, VA 23847
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Weaver Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weaver Manor

216 Meherrin LnEmporia, VA 23847

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Cheapest Available Emporia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emporia, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pretlow Homes priced from $526. Stateside Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $724. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emporia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pretlow Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$526
Stateside Landing1 bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$724
Cavalier Apartments II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$731
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Summit Pointe Apartments2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA and Nearby

As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emporia area is the $1.23 price per square foot Furnished - Studio Model at Odd Fellows Building in the in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood starting from $1,910. The second greatest value Emporia apartment is the 3/2 60% AMI Model at Pinewood Forest Apartments starting at $1,284 with a $1.14 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Emporia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Odd Fellows BuildingFurnished - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.23
Pinewood Forest Apartments3/2 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.14
Cavalier Apartments II3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave ApartmentsPark Ave 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.28
Cavalier Senior Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Webster Court ApartmentsWebster Court2BR,1BA$1.15
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$1.09
308 Green St, Unit D308 Green St1BR,1BA$0.88
Stateside Landing1 bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emporia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emporia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emporia is at Studio 622 listed at $809.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emporia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emporia Apartment is $526 at Pretlow Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emporia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emporia is starting from $597 at Pretlow Homes.

What is the most affordable Emporia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Emporia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stateside Landing and starts from $920.

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