Cheap Homes for Rent in Emporia, VA from $825 (11 Rentals)

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property at 4734 Gasburg Rd

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4734 Gasburg Rd

GasburgVA23857
property at 15713 S Crater Rd

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15713 S Crater Rd

PetersburgVA23805

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property at 712 W Washington St

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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712 W Washington St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 413 Halifax St

$1,200

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$1,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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413 Halifax St

EmporiaVA23847
property at 310 S College Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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310 S College Dr

FranklinVA23851
property at 503 E Main St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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503 E Main St

South HillVA23970
property at 214 Belvidere St

$1,250

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$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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214 Belvidere St

WaverlyVA23890

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property at 1004 S Park Dr

$1,266

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$1,266

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1004 S Park Dr

PetersburgVA23805

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 in the Petersburg neighborhood priced from $731. Summit Pointe Apartments in the Petersburg 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
Halifax Hotel1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
The Lofts at Union Pen600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA and Nearby

As of August 27, 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 3b Model at Forest Pine Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Franklin City County 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
Forest Pine Apartments3b3BR,1BA$1.06
PinetreeB22BR,2BA$1.10
Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave ApartmentsPark Ave 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.28
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 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.15
Jesse Lee Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emporia

What type of rentals are currently available in Emporia?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA with pricing that ranges from $670 to $2,113. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emporia ranging from $875 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emporia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emporia ranges from $875 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,545.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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