
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Petersburg County, VA from $600 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Petersburg County.


Union Flats

Cavalier Apartments II

Cavalier Senior Apartments

Summit Pointe Apartments

616 Harrison St

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Studio 622
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Viva Colina

1517 Halifax St, Unit 15

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Aubrey Apartments

Commerce Street

Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave Apartments

Market St Lofts
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Claiborne Square Senior Apartments

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The Lofts at Union Pen

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Courthouse View Apartments

Elora Gardens at Petersburg

712 High St
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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 | $1,007 | $690 | $1,381 |
| Petersburg County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $731 | $1,782 |
| Petersburg County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $799 | $2,584 |
| Petersburg County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $1,222 | $2,100 |
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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 Union Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood priced from $690. Cavalier Apartments II 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 Petersburg County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| 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 | $839 |
| Viva Colina | 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave Apartments | Mill Creek 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Courthouse View Apartments | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Lofts at Union Pen | 600s - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Lofts on Market Street | 600s - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Woodmere Apartments | The Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1,008 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg County, VA
As of June 01, 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 starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Petersburg County 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 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 |
| Walnut Hill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Aubrey Apartments | 3b1b | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Cavalier Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave Apartments | Park Ave 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Liberty Pointe | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Bosco | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Windham Hills | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Summit Pointe Apartments | 2x1-Small-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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 $1,008.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petersburg County?
The cheapest apartment in Petersburg County is Cavalier Apartments II which is listed at $731, while the average apartment in Petersburg County costs $1,864.
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 20 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 $261 which is $1,603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Petersburg County.
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