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Apartments for Rent in Petersburg, VA

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

Prices and availability in Petersburg, VA were last updated on 30 Jul 2026.

What are the best apartments in Petersburg, VA?
What is the average rent in Petersburg, VA?

The average rent in Petersburg, VA is $1,310.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Petersburg, VA is between $1,281 and $2,574.

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 $1,041 and $1,983.

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 $1,264 and $2,990.

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 $1,245 and $2,990.

What type of rental buildings are in Petersburg, VA?

In Petersburg, 61% of the residents are renting compared to 39% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Petersburg's rentals, 59% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

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

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Petersburg are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 26% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 92% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 7% are mid-rises, and 2% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Petersburg, VA?

Rental apartments in Petersburg come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 24% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 63% of all rentals in Petersburg. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.