Cheap Homes for Rent in Emporia, VA from $900 (16 Rentals)

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property at 1528 Lincoln St

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1528 Lincoln 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

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property at 712 W Washington St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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712 W Washington St

PetersburgVA23803
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 201 S Hicks St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

201 S Hicks St

LawrencevilleVA23868
property at 510 E Atlantic St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 19

510 E Atlantic St

South HillVA23970

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property at 13184 Longevity Rd

$1,295

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$1,295

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13184 Longevity Rd

Stony CreekVA23882
property at 1203 N Mecklenburg Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1203 N Mecklenburg Ave

La CrosseVA23950
property at 512 Maple St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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512 Maple St

LawrencevilleVA23868
property at 406 Hawthorne Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 12

406 Hawthorne Dr

BraceyVA23919
property at 424 Round Top Ave

$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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424 Round Top Ave

PetersburgVA23803

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property at 218 Briggs St

$1,400

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$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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218 Briggs St

EmporiaVA23847

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. Union Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. 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
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Summit Pointe Apartments2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Stateside Landing2 bedroom 50%2BR,1BA$803
Studio 622STUStudio,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA and Nearby

As of May 28, 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
Aubrey Apartments3b1b3BR,1BA$1.39
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
Jesse Lee Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.31
Summit Pointe Apartments2x1-Small-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emporia

What type of rentals are currently available in Emporia?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA with pricing that ranges from $670 to $2,584. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emporia ranging from $900 to $3,000.

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 $900 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,816.

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