Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA from $400 (61 Rentals)

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property at 413 Halifax St

$1,200

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$1,200

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413 Halifax 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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Studio 622
$839 - $1,019
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$809 - $989
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$30

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$839 - $1,019
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Studio 622

622 E Wythe StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Forest Pine Apartments
$1,000 - $1,275
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$1,000 - $1,275

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$1,000 - $1,275
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Forest Pine Apartments

201 Forest Pine RdFranklin, VA 23851
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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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The Bosco
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$1,015 - $1,249
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$1,015 - $1,249

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$1,015 - $1,249
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The Bosco

219 E Bank StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Woodmere Apartments
$1,018 - $1,915
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$1,011 - $1,908
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$7

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$1,018 - $1,915
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Woodmere Apartments

1 Woodmere DrPetersburg, VA 23805
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Addison Crater Woods
$1,137 - $1,818
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$1,129 - $1,810
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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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Viva Colina
2 Bedroom Apartments

Viva Colina

1517 Halifax 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 Studio unit found at Butterworth Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood priced from $182. Cavalier Apartments II in the Petersburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $731. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emporia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Butterworth Flats0 Bedroom 2 Bath - 71452Studio,2BA$182
Cavalier Apartments II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$731
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Weaver Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Summit Pointe Apartments2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Stateside Landing2 bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$803
Studio 622STUStudio,1BA$864
Halifax Hotel1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
301 NORTH - Petersburg Loft Living600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Viva Colina2BD2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA and Nearby

As of July 03, 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 in the Petersburg neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Emporia apartment is the B2 Model at Pinetree starting at $1,185 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Petersburg 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
PinetreeB22BR,2BA$1.10
Cavalier Senior Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Stateside Landing2 bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$0.89
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Liberty Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.23
Webster Court ApartmentsWebster Court2BR,1BA$1.15
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$1.15
Weaver Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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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 Butterworth Flats listed at $182.

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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