Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA from $400 (62 Rentals)

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property at 41 Quarter Moon Rd

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Quarter Moon Rd

EmporiaVA23847
property at 413 Halifax St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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413 Halifax St

EmporiaVA23847
property at 218 Briggs St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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218 Briggs St

EmporiaVA23847
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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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Studio 622
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$805 - $989
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$775 - $959
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$30

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$805 - $989
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Studio 622

622 E Wythe StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Woodmere Apartments
$1,008 - $3,099
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$1,001 - $3,092
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$7

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$1,008 - $3,099
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodmere Apartments

1 Woodmere DrPetersburg, VA 23805
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Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts
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$1,011 - $2,118
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$891 - $1,998
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$120

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$1,011 - $2,118
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Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts

120 Perry StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Addison Crater Woods
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$1,352 - $1,977
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$1,344 - $1,969
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Addison Crater Woods

200 Addison WayPetersburg, VA 23805
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Pretlow Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pretlow Homes

925 Pretlow StFranklin, VA 23851
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Burr Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burr Lofts

123 Pine StPetersburg, VA 23803
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property at 803 N Mecklenburg Ave

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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803 N Mecklenburg Ave

South HillVA23970
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Petersburg Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Petersburg Lofts

301 N Dunlop StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Union Pen Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Pen Lofts

15 N Union StPetersburg, VA 23803

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Emporia, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emporia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emporia, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cavalier Apartments II priced from $731. Summit Pointe Apartments in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emporia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cavalier Apartments II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$731
Summit Pointe Apartments2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Stateside Landing2 bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$803
Studio 622STUStudio,1BA$805
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$835
Aubrey Apartments1b1b1BR,1BA$900
Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave ApartmentsMill Creek 1 Bed1BR,1BA$950
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$950
Market St LoftsS2Studio,1BA$969
The Residences at Southern OaksMagnolia1BR,1BA$973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA and Nearby

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emporia area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Cavalier Apartments II in the starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Emporia apartment is the B1 Model at Walnut Hill starting at $1,300 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood. 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.
Cavalier Apartments II3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
Walnut HillB12BR,2BA$1.32
Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave ApartmentsPark Ave 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.28
Cavalier Senior Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Aubrey Apartments2b1b2BR,1BA$1.30
Stateside Landing2 bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$0.89
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Liberty Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.23
Jesse Lee Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.31
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$1.15

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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 $805.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emporia Apartment is $731 at Cavalier Apartments II.

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 $799 at Summit Pointe Apartments.

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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