1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA (84 Rentals)

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Addison Crater Woods
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$1,386 - $1,558
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$1,330 - $2,036
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Addison Crater Woods

200 Addison WayPetersburg, VA 23805
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Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts
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$1,071 - $1,782
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$891 - $1,998
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$120

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$1,011 - $2,118
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Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts

120 Perry StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Old Towne Flats
$1,049 - $1,281
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$1,029 - $1,249
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$152

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$1,181 - $1,401
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Old Towne Flats

230 N Sycamore StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Studio 622
$959 - $989
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$809 - $959
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$839 - $989
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2

Studio 622

622 E Wythe StPetersburg, VA 23803
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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

146 St Mark St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 616 Harrison St

$800

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$800

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616 Harrison St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 712 High St

$1,100

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$1,100

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712 High St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 232 High St

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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232 High St

PetersburgVA23803

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Trapezium Lofts
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Trapezium Lofts

429 3rd StPetersburg, VA 23803
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712 Grove Ave
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712 Grove Ave

712 Grove AvePetersburg, VA 23803
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Dorsey Flats
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Dorsey Flats

1000 Diamond StPetersburg, VA 23803
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201 E Bank St
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201 E Bank St

201 E Bank StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Pecan Acres
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Pecan Acres

433 Pecan StPetersburg, VA 23803
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225 N South St
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225 N South St

225 N South StPetersburg, VA 23803
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531 St Marks St
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531 St Marks St

531 St Marks StPetersburg, VA 23803
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39 River St
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39 River St

39 River StPetersburg, VA 23803

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35 Corling St
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35 Corling St

35 Corling StPetersburg, VA 23803
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741 Harding St
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741 Harding St

741 Harding StPetersburg, VA 23803
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129 S Sycamore St
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129 S Sycamore St

129 S Sycamore StPetersburg, VA 23803
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215 Henry St
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215 Henry St

215 Henry StPetersburg, VA 23803
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29 S Jefferson St
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29 S Jefferson St

29 S Jefferson StPetersburg, VA 23803

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Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 06, 2026

There are currently 35 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Petersburg, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $795 to $1,782. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Petersburg with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Old Towne Petersburg35$1,234$795

Largest Available Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Petersburg, VA is found at Odd Fellows Building in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood and is 1,549 square feet priced from $1,795. Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 880 square feet and currently listed start at $1,019. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Petersburg:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Odd Fellows BuildingFurnished - 1 Bed 1 Bath1,549 Sq Ft$1,795
Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave ApartmentsMill Pond 1 Bed880 Sq Ft$1,019
Addison Crater WoodsDahlia868 Sq Ft$1,452
High Street LoftsA8u - 1 x 1 - Premier (A08rt)868 Sq Ft$1,369
Mayton Transfer LoftsExplorer849 Sq FtCall for Rates
Elora Gardens at PetersburgOne Bedroom755 Sq Ft$999
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath750 Sq Ft$942
Old Towne Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 42108690 Sq Ft$1,231
The Cameron Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 43227674 Sq Ft$1,079
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom561 Sq Ft$1,071

Cheapest Available Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 06, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Petersburg, VA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $731 at Cavalier Apartments II . The second most affordable Petersburg 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Union Flats starting at $795 in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Petersburg is currently $1,234. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Petersburg:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cavalier Apartments II1 Bed, 1 bath$731
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom$795
Summit Pointe Apartments1X1 Reno - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Reno$850
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath$942
New Castle ApartmentsTC 1x1$949
Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave ApartmentsMill Creek 1 Bed$950
TANGLEWOOD APARTMENTS1 BEDROOM - SILVER$975
Elora Gardens at PetersburgOne Bedroom$999
Crater Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,014
Perry Street LoftsA2$1,024

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Petersburg Overview

Located in Eastern Virginia at the fall line of the Appomattox River is Petersburg, VA. This town offers both beauty and modern conveniences as well as a rich history. A walk-through area neighborhoods will delight any history buff, while the modern offerings and innovative transportation options also make it a great place to live in today’s time. Therefore, choosing Petersburg apartments is a great way to experience a truly unique city, with both modern and historic offerings. 

Why live in Petersburg, VA?

The city of Petersburg, VA offers a variety of activities while providing an affordable rental market for families or singles. The city is rich in historic sites but also provides outdoor enthusiasts with many options as well thanks to its outdoor parks. In addition, the city overall is in close proximity to larger cities as well as coastal destinations that make Petersburg a unique mixture of a small town and suburban feel while offering annual festivals and transportation options. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Petersburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Petersburg with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Petersburg is at Cavalier Apartments II listed at $731.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Petersburg Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Petersburg is $1,234.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Petersburg Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Petersburg is a 1,549 square feet unit starting from $1,795 at Odd Fellows Building.

What is the average size for Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Petersburg is currently 825 sq ft.

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