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Petersburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Petersburg, VA

Pricing Updated: 11/09/2025

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$2,772$9507

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. Studio 622 in the Old Towne Petersburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. 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
Studio 622STUStudio,1BA$775
Summit Pointe Apartments2x1-Small - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Union FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Perry Street LoftsA11BR,1BA$880
The Lofts on Market Street600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
301 NORTH - Petersburg Loft Living600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Burr Lofts1BD; 1BTH1BR,1BA$895
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$900
Old Towne Flats500s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Petersburg area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts in the in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood starting from $1,393. 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.
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Cavalier Apartments II3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
Branders Bridge Apartments2BR1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.13
River Road Terrace Apartment Homes763-2x1-Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.26
Cavalier Senior Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Aubrey Apartments2b1b- !!!Special $2,400 Off!!!2BR,1BA$1.30
Webster Court ApartmentsWebster Court2BR,1BA$1.15
Jesse Lee Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.31
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$1.09
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Petersburg, VA

Ranked #297

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

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petersburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Petersburg?

There are currently 138 Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA with pricing that ranges from $731 to $2,564. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petersburg ranging from $650 to $3,550.

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 $650 to $3,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,478.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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