
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Petersburg County, VA from $500 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Petersburg County.


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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 | $995 | $182 | $1,750 |
| Petersburg County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $731 | $1,782 |
| Petersburg County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $799 | $2,118 |
| Petersburg County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $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 Butterworth Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood priced from $182. Washington Columns in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. 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 - 71452 | Studio,2BA | $182 |
| Washington Columns | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Cavalier Apartments II | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $731 |
| Union Flats | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Summit Pointe Apartments | 2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg County, VA
As of July 17, 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 B1 Model at Walnut Hill starting at $1,300 with a $1.32 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 |
| Walnut Hill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 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 | Webster Court | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Jesse Lee Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Bosco | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Washington Columns | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petersburg County?
The cheapest apartment in Petersburg County is Washington Columns which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Petersburg County costs $1,720.
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 18 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 $317 which is $1,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Petersburg County.
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