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$1,216/mo Petersburg, VA average rental price, January 2023

The average monthly rent of apartments in Petersburg, VA is $1,216.

Petersburg, VA apartment rent ranges

About 58% of apartment rents in Petersburg, VA range between $1,001-$1,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,501-$2,000 represent 6% of apartments. Around 32% of Petersburg’s apartments are in the $701-$1,000 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $501-$700.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,727, the average rent in Petersburg, VA is $1,216.

Getting around in Petersburg, VA

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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Petersburg, VA last updated?

Prices and availability in Petersburg, VA were last updated on 5 Feb 2023.

What are the best apartments in Petersburg, VA?

The best apartments in Petersburg, VA are: South Street Lofts, Addison Crater Woods, High Street Lofts, Dunlop Street Lofts and 141 East.

What is the average rent in Petersburg, VA?

The average rent in Petersburg, VA is $1,216. Start your search for apartments in Petersburg, VA now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Petersburg, VA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Petersburg, VA is between $990 and $1,213. View all studio apartments in Petersburg, VA.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Petersburg, VA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Petersburg, VA is between $925 and $1,546. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Petersburg, VA now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Petersburg, VA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Petersburg, VA is between $1,200 and $1,867. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Petersburg, VA.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Petersburg, VA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Petersburg, VA is between $1,829 and $1,947. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Petersburg, VA.

What type of rental buildings are in Petersburg, VA?

In Petersburg 64% of the housing is rented out compared to 36% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of Petersburg’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 49% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 34% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Petersburg, VA?

The average age of rental buildings in Petersburg is 41 years old, with 26% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 92% are garden-style apartment communities, 8% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Petersburg, VA?

Studio apartments in Petersburg are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 24% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 62% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Petersburg, VA demographics

30,791Total Population
16,744 Female

14,047 Male
37.2Median Age

Petersburg, VA has a population of 30,791 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,744 of Petersburg’s residents are women and 14,047 are men. The median age of those who live in Petersburg, VA is 37.2.

Petersburg, VA households

6,242 Family

6,989 Non-family
2,941 Children

10,290 No Children

13,231Total Number of Households
2.28Average People Per Household
$43,029Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 13,231 households in Petersburg, VA. 6,242 are family households and 6,989 are non-family households. There are 2,941 households with children in Petersburg and 10,290 households without children. On average, about 2.28 people live in a household in Petersburg, VA.

Petersburg, VA education statistics

The level of education of the population of Petersburg, VA is as follows: 6% have no high school education, 44% completed some high school, 24% partially completed college, 7% have an Associate Degree, 12% have a Bachelor Degree, and 7% have a Graduate Degree.

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