Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Towne Petersburg Neighborhood of Petersburg, VA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Studio 622
$839 - $1,019
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$809 - $989
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$30

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$839 - $1,019
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Studio 622

622 E Wythe StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts
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$1,011 - $2,118
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$891 - $1,998
Required Monthly Fees
$120

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$1,011 - $2,118
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts

120 Perry StPetersburg, VA 23803
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The Bosco
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$1,015 - $1,249
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$1,015 - $1,249

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$1,015 - $1,249
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The Bosco

219 E Bank StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Old Towne Flats
$1,047 - $1,302
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$895 - $1,150
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$152

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$1,047 - $1,302
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Old Towne Flats

230 N Sycamore StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Washington Columns
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Columns

633-647 W Washington StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Burr Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burr Lofts

123 Pine StPetersburg, VA 23803
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141 East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

141 East

141 E Wythe StPetersburg, VA 23803
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29 S Jefferson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

29 S Jefferson St

29 S Jefferson StPetersburg, VA 23803
property at 712 High St

$999

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$999

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712 High St

PetersburgVA23803

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High Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High Street Lofts

526 High StPetersburg, VA 23803
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Jabez Downtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jabez Downtown

15 W Old StPetersburg, VA 23803
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201 E Bank St
1 Bedroom Apartments

201 E Bank St

201 E Bank StPetersburg, VA 23803
property at 712 W Washington St

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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712 W Washington St

PetersburgVA23803

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property at 27 S Jefferson St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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27 S Jefferson St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 104 Lee Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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104 Lee Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834

Old Towne Petersburg, Petersburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Towne Petersburg Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Butterworth Flats0 Bedroom 2 Bath - 71452Studio,2BA$182
Washington Columns1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Studio 622STUStudio,1BA$864
301 NORTH - Petersburg Loft Living600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
29 S Jefferson St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$995
30 Franklin Apartments500s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Lofts at Dunlop600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Lofts at Union Pen600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Lofts on Market Street600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Towne Petersburg, VA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Towne 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 Old Towne Petersburg apartment is the B16 - 2 x 2 - Envision (B16rt) Model at High Street Lofts starting at $1,549 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Towne 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
High Street LoftsB16 - 2 x 2 - Envision (B16rt)2BR,2BA$1.25
Mattox Landing ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.48
Petersburg ArtistSpace Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
The Lofts at Dunlop800s - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
Webster Court ApartmentsWebster Court2BR,1BA$1.15
The Bosco1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Windham Hills2BR2BR,1BA$1.40
Washington Columns1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.00
Union FlatsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44

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Old Towne Petersburg, Petersburg, VA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Towne Petersburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Towne Petersburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Towne Petersburg is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Towne Petersburg?

The cheapest apartment in Old Towne Petersburg is Washington Columns which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Old Towne Petersburg costs $1,670.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Towne 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 Old Towne Petersburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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