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property at 929 Farmer St

$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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929 Farmer St

PetersburgVA23803

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property at 712 High St

$999

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$999

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$999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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712 High St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 1528 Lincoln St

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1528 Lincoln St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 126 Suffolk Ave

$1,016

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$1,016

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126 Suffolk Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 104 Lee Ave

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 16

104 Lee Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834

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property at 21512 Jackson St

$1,150

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21512 Jackson St

EttrickVA23803

Petersburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Petersburg, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

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$1,895$89516

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 $731. Summit Pointe Apartments in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. 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$731
Summit Pointe Apartments2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Studio 622STUStudio,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersburg area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2X2 Model at IVY Gates in the starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Petersburg apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Cavalier Apartments II starting at $1,285 with a $1.17 price per square foot . 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.
IVY Gates2X22BR,2BA$1.05
Cavalier Apartments II3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
Cavalier Senior Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Mill Creek, Mill Pond & Park Ave ApartmentsPark Ave 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.28
Aubrey Apartments2b1b2BR,1BA$1.30
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Liberty Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.23
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$1.15
1121 Stainback St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.24
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petersburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Petersburg?

There are currently 141 Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA with pricing that ranges from $690 to $2,584. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petersburg ranging from $895 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Petersburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Petersburg ranges from $895 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,754.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Petersburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Petersburg range from $1,222 to $2,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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