
Cheap Homes for Rent in Petersburg, VA from $800 (17 Rentals)
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728 Mount Airy St

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701 Harding St

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311 Branders Bridge Rd

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150 Clayton St

1513 Duke Dr
Petersburg, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Petersburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Petersburg 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,224 | $899 | $1,800 |
Petersburg 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,567 | $1,250 | $2,000 |
Petersburg 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,812 | $1,499 | $2,300 |
Petersburg 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,799 | $1,799 | $1,799 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Petersburg, VA
Pricing Updated: 06/18/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Old Towne Petersburg | $1,455 | $730 | 110 |
Cheapest Available Petersburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Petersburg, VA is a Studio unit found at Union Flats in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood priced from $730. Summit Pointe Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $730 |
Summit Pointe Apartments | 2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Studio 622 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Puddledock Place II | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Burr Lofts | 1BD; 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Petersburg area is the $1.25 price per square foot 702 Grove Ave Model at 702 Grove Ave, Unit 702 in the in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Petersburg apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Bosco starting at $1,025 with a $0.93 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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702 Grove Ave, Unit 702 | 702 Grove Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
The Bosco | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Branders Bridge Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
708 Mount Airy St, Unit 708 Mt. Airy St. | 708 Mount Airy St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Aubrey Apartments | 2b1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Webster Court Apartments | Webster Court | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Jesse Lee Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Commerce Street Townhomes | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Puddledock Place II | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Petersburg
What type of rentals are currently available in Petersburg?
There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA with pricing that ranges from $730 to $2,575. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petersburg ranging from $899 to $2,300.
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 $899 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,559.
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 $1,020 to $1,948, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,050.
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