
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Petersburg County, VA from $690 (34 Rentals)
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Union Flats

Cavalier Senior Apartments

Cavalier Apartments II

Summit Pointe Apartments

616 Harrison St

1150 Willcox St

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Studio 622
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Market St Lofts

High Street Lofts

The Lofts at Dunlop

201 E Bank St

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The Residences at Southern Oaks

Commerce Street
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Webster Court Apartments

Claiborne Square Senior Apartments

Washington Columns

Quail Oaks Apartments

Stainback

Viva Colina

Burr Lofts

The Lofts at Union Pen
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0 St Matthew St

141 East

1121 Stainback St

29 S Jefferson St

201 E Bank St

30 Franklin Apartments

The Lofts on Market Street

712 High St
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615 Gilliam St

1221 Montgomery Ave
Petersburg County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Petersburg County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg County Studio Apartments | $883 | $210 | $1,270 |
| Petersburg County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,211 | $731 | $1,779 |
| Petersburg County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $799 | $2,113 |
| Petersburg County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,234 | $2,100 |
| Petersburg County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Petersburg County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Petersburg County, VA is a Studio unit found at Butterworth Flats in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood priced from $210. Washington Columns in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petersburg County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterworth Flats | 0 Bedroom 2 Bath - 84840 | Studio,2BA | $210 |
| Washington Columns | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Cavalier Apartments II | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $731 |
| Summit Pointe Apartments | 2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Studio 622 | STU | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Stainback | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Lofts at Union Pen | 600s - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave Apartments | Mill Creek 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Lofts on Market Street | 600s - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Lofts at Dunlop | 600s - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg County, VA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersburg County 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 Petersburg County 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 Petersburg County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Apartments II | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Pinetree | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave Apartments | Park Ave 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Cavalier Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Liberty Pointe | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Webster Court Apartments | Two Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 201 E Bank St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 1121 Stainback St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Washington Columns | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petersburg County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Petersburg County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Petersburg County is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petersburg County?
The cheapest apartment in Petersburg County is Washington Columns which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Petersburg County costs $1,289.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Petersburg County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Petersburg County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Petersburg County?
Cheap apartments in Petersburg County have an average cost of $318 which is $971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Petersburg County.
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