Aubrey Apartments
1800 Boydton Plank Rd,
Petersburg, VA 23805
$1,099 - $1,425 Plus Fees
1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Petersburg, VA
What is the average rent in Petersburg, VA?
$1,106/month
Average Rent
669 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.1%
Increase in the Last Year
Petersburg, VA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Petersburg, VA is $1,106 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Petersburg more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Petersburg average $964 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Petersburg average $1,106 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Petersburg average $1,268 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Petersburg average $1,758 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Petersburg, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $24 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Petersburg, VA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Petersburg?
Based on current rent prices, Old Towne Petersburg is the most affordable neighborhood in Petersburg.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Petersburg?
Based on current rent prices, Old Towne Petersburg is the most expensive neighborhood in Petersburg.
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Which Petersburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Petersburg with the most apartments available is Old Towne Petersburg .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Petersburg, VA?
Because the average rent in Petersburg is $1,106, you’ll want to make about $3,686 per month or $44,232 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.
How does Petersburg, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Petersburg, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,002/month
$1,002/month
One Bedroom
$1,148/month
$1,148/month
Two Bedroom
$1,399/month
$1,399/month
Three Bedroom
$2,784/month
$2,784/month
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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 June 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.