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property at 1632 S Valor Dr

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1632 S Valor Dr

PetersburgVA23803
property at 212 Belvidere St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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212 Belvidere St

WaverlyVA23890
property at 712 W Washington St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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712 W Washington St

PetersburgVA23803

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property at 711 W 3rd Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

711 W 3rd Ave

LawrencevilleVA23868
property at 115 High St

$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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115 High St

La CrosseVA23950
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 809 Fort Henry St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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809 Fort Henry St

PetersburgVA23803

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property at 111 W High St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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111 W High St

South HillVA23970
property at 65 Dumot Ct

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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65 Dumot Ct

JarrattVA23867
property at 212 S Dunlop St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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212 S Dunlop St

PetersburgVA23803

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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 $294. Union Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emporia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Butterworth Flats0 Bedroom 0.5 Bath - 36075Studio,$294
Union FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$690
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA and Nearby

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emporia area is the $1.16 price per square foot Furnished - 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Odd Fellows Building in the in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Emporia apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Cavalier Apartments II starting at $1,285 with a $1.17 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 - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Cavalier Apartments II3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
River Road Terrace Apartment Homes763-2x12BR,1BA$1.21
Cavalier Senior Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave ApartmentsPark Ave 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.28
Stateside Landing2 bedroom 60%2BR,1BA$0.95
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Webster Court ApartmentsWebster Court2BR,1BA$1.15
Forest Pine Apartments2b2BR,1BA$1.29
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emporia

What type of rentals are currently available in Emporia?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA with pricing that ranges from $314 to $2,212. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emporia ranging from $825 to $3,500.

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 $825 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,970.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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