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Rental Market Trends in Petersburg, VA

What is the average rent in Petersburg, VA?

$1,104/month

Average Rent

674 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Petersburg, VA is $1,104 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Petersburg more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Petersburg, you can expect to pay about $994 per month for a studio, $1,104 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,265 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,777 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$994/month
449 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,104/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,265/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,777/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,283/month
799 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,675/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,426/month
2,189 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,295/month
932 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Petersburg, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Petersburg, VA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Petersburg, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
21% $700 - $1,000/month
71% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Petersburg?

Based on current rent prices, Old Towne Petersburg and Old Towne Historic District" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Petersburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Towne Petersburg
$1,235/month
659 Sq Ft
Old Towne Historic District
$1,245/month
660 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Petersburg?

Based on current rent prices, Old Towne Historic District and Old Towne Petersburg" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Petersburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Towne Historic District
$1,245/month
660 Sq Ft
Old Towne Petersburg
$1,235/month
659 Sq Ft

Which Petersburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Petersburg with the most apartments available are Old Towne Historic District and Old Towne Petersburg" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Towne Historic District
$1,245/month
660 Sq Ft
Old Towne Petersburg
$1,235/month
659 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Petersburg, VA?

Because the average rent in Petersburg is $1,104, you’ll want to make about $3,680 per month or $44,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Old Towne Petersburg

Petersburg, VA

Old Towne Historic District

Petersburg, VA

Studio
$1,044/month
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One Bedroom
$1,165/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,462/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,873/month
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Apartment communities in Petersburg we think you'll love

1200 Acqua Luxury Lifestyle Apartments

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$1,305 - $1,445 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Aubrey Apartments

Aubrey Apartments

1800 Boydton Plank Rd,
Petersburg, VA 23805

$900 - $1,399 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Bosco

The Bosco

219 E Bank St,
Petersburg, VA 23803

$1,100 - $1,310 Plus Fees

1 Bed

High Street Lofts

High Street Lofts

420 High St,
Petersburg, VA 23803

$1,107 - $2,100 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Petersburg, VA

Greenbrier Management
Greenbrier Management
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  • 4,092

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James Doran Company
James Doran Company
  • 21

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  • 1,752

    Units

  • 13

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3 Communities in Petersburg
Peak Property Management
Peak Property Management
  • 13

    Communities

  • 530

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

3 Communities in Petersburg
Franklin Group
Franklin Group
  • 141

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  • 26,495

    Units

  • 63

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2 Communities in Petersburg
Capital Square
Capital Square
  • 52

    Communities

  • 12,215

    Units

  • 37

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2 Communities in Petersburg
GoldOller Real Estate Investments
GoldOller Real Estate Investments
  • 36

    Communities

  • 14,563

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

2 Communities in Petersburg
Thalhimer
Thalhimer
  • 24

    Communities

  • 3,818

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Petersburg
Princeton Management
Princeton Management
  • 125

    Communities

  • 21,159

    Units

  • 62

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1 Community in Petersburg

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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