Cheap Homes for Rent in Emporia, VA from $900 (13 Rentals)

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property at 228 Windsor St

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

228 Windsor St

South HillVA23970
property at 24000 Sequoia Rd

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24000 Sequoia Rd

PetersburgVA23803
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

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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 1203 N Mecklenburg Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1203 N Mecklenburg Ave

La CrosseVA23950
property at 503 E Main 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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503 E Main St

South HillVA23970
property at 309 1st St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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309 1st St

JarrattVA23867

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property at 754 Meade St

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 20

754 Meade St

EmporiaVA23847

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
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 July 12, 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 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Cavalier Senior Apartments starting at $1,129 with a $1.19 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
Cavalier Senior Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave ApartmentsPark Ave 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.28
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
Webster Court ApartmentsWebster Court2BR,1BA$1.15
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
308 Green St308 Green St1BR,1BA$0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emporia

What type of rentals are currently available in Emporia?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Emporia, VA with pricing that ranges from $182 to $2,118. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emporia ranging from $900 to $3,800.

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 $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,673.

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