Cheap Homes for Rent in Petersburg, VA from $500 (12 Rentals)

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property at 647 W Washington St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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647 W Washington St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 126 Suffolk Ave

$891

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$891

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126 Suffolk Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 104 Lee Ave

$995

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$995

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104 Lee Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 712 High St

$999

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$999

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712 High St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 1013 Kensington Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1013 Kensington Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834

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property at 24000 Sequoia Rd

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24000 Sequoia Rd

PetersburgVA23803
property at 20503 Southlawn Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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20503 Southlawn Ave, Unit APT B

20503 Southlawn Ave
South ChesterfieldVA23803
property at 4422 Baxter Rd

$1,200

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4422 Baxter Rd

Prince GeorgeVA23875
property at 712 W Washington St

$1,200

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712 W Washington St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 27 S Jefferson St

$1,200

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27 S Jefferson St

PetersburgVA23803

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Petersburg, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2026

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$1,900$5959

Cheapest Available Petersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Petersburg, VA is a Studio unit found at Butterworth Flats in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood priced from $182. Washington Columns in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Butterworth Flats0 Bedroom 2 Bath - 71452Studio,2BA$182
Washington Columns1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
Cavalier Apartments II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$731
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Summit Pointe Apartments2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersburg area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 212-222 E Wythe St in the in the Petersburg neighborhood starting from $1,295. 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 in the Petersburg 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.
212-222 E Wythe St4 Beds, 1.5 Baths4BR,1.5BA$0.93
Cavalier Apartments II3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
PinetreeB22BR,2BA$1.10
Cavalier Senior Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Liberty Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.23
Webster Court ApartmentsWebster Court2BR,1BA$1.15
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Washington Columns1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petersburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Petersburg?

There are currently 146 Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA with pricing that ranges from $182 to $2,312. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petersburg ranging from $595 to $2,800.

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 $595 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,702.

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