Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Petersburg Chesterfield Neighborhood of Petersburg, VA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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property at 709 High St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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709 High St

PetersburgVA23803
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521 Grove Ave, Unit 521 B
$1,300
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$1,300

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521 Grove Ave, Unit 521 B

521 Grove AvePetersburg, VA 23803
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property at 519-521 Grove Ave

$1,275 - $1,325

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$1,325

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519-521 Grove Ave

PetersburgVA23803
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519 Grove Ave, Unit 519 B
$1,350
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$1,350

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519 Grove Ave, Unit 519 B

519 Grove AvePetersburg, 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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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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Long Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Long Lofts

1131 Commerce StPetersburg, VA 23803
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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 6614 Johnston St

$1,391

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$1,391

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$1,391

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6614 Johnston St

PetersburgVA23803
property at 20503 Southlawn Ave

$1,145

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$1,145

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20503 Southlawn Ave, Unit APT B

20503 Southlawn Ave
South ChesterfieldVA23803

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property at 400 Dupuy Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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400 Dupuy Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834

Petersburg Chesterfield, Petersburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Petersburg Chesterfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Petersburg Chesterfield area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Washington Columns priced from $695. The Lofts at Dunlop has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Petersburg Chesterfield apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Columns1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
The Lofts at Dunlop600s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$1,000
Long LoftsThe Appomattox1BR,1BA$1,050
301 NORTH - Petersburg Loft Living500s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersburg Chesterfield, VA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersburg Chesterfield area is the $1.38 price per square foot Colony Wood Townhomes Model at Colony Wood Townhomes in the in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Petersburg Chesterfield apartment is the 2x2 Model at Terrace View Apartments starting at $1,463 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Petersburg Chesterfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colony Wood TownhomesColony Wood Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Terrace View Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.35
The Lofts at Dunlop800s - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
Lakeview Terrace TownhomesThe Shenandoah - Townhome2BR,1BA$1.70
Commerce Street2BR2BR,1BA$1.21
519 Grove Ave, Unit 519 B519 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.93
521 Grove Ave, Unit 521 B521 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
Long LoftsThe Appomattox1BR,1BA$1.74
Washington Columns1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.17
301 NORTH - Petersburg Loft Living500s - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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Petersburg Chesterfield, Petersburg, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petersburg Chesterfield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Petersburg Chesterfield?

The cheapest apartment in Petersburg Chesterfield is Washington Columns which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Petersburg Chesterfield costs $1,319.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Petersburg Chesterfield?

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 1 regular apartments in Petersburg Chesterfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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