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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Petersburg, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Petersburg, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Petersburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Towne Petersburg$1,395$73067

Cheapest Available Petersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Petersburg, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cavalier Apartments II priced from $683. Studio 622 in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cavalier Apartments II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$683
Studio 622StudioStudio,1BA$749
Summit Pointe Apartments2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Burr Lofts1BD; 1BTH1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Petersburg area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2BR1.5BA Model at Branders Bridge Apartments in the in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood starting from $1,165. The second greatest value Petersburg apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Odd Fellows Building starting at $1,180 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Petersburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Branders Bridge Apartments2BR1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Odd Fellows Building1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
PinetreeB12BR,2BA$1.19
Cavalier Apartments II2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.08
Aubrey Apartments2b1b2BR,1BA$1.23
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Webster Court ApartmentsWebster Court2BR,1BA$1.15
Jesse Lee Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.08
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$1.09
Elora Gardens at PetersburgOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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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. 

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Petersburg, VA

Ranked #297

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Petersburg, VA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petersburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Petersburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Petersburg is under $942.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petersburg?

The cheapest apartment in Petersburg is Cavalier Apartments II which is listed at $683, while the average apartment in Petersburg costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Petersburg?

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 5 regular apartments in Petersburg 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?

Cheap apartments in Petersburg have an average cost of $487 which is $908 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Petersburg.

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