Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA from $500 (1 Rental)
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Petersburg, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Petersburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Petersburg Studio Apartments | $1,147 | $730 | $2,866 |
Petersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $683 | $1,677 |
Petersburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $799 | $2,592 |
Petersburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $1,020 | $1,812 |
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Ranked #297
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
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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 $1,390.
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 $492 which is $898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Petersburg.
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