Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Petersburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Petersburg, VA rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $3 more per month on average than last year, while month over month rent slipped 2.5%.
Compared to national trends
Petersburg sits 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 108 total rentals and a mix of houses and apartments.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,095/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,348/month, 3-bedrooms $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms $1,795/month in Petersburg. The bedroom distribution is weighted toward 1-bed and 2-bed units, which make up 74.8% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Petersburg saw rents fall by 18.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 2.4%. This drop contrasts with gains in smaller bedroom tiers and shows varied market dynamics by unit size.
Median rent
Median rent in Petersburg
$1,200/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Petersburg is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Petersburg
108
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Petersburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Petersburg, VA
Average rent prices in Petersburg have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Petersburg, VA
Rent prices in Petersburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Petersburg is $1,165, whereas a house costs $1,574. 1-bedroom apartments in Petersburg run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 |  13% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,347 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,599 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,795 | 4% | 20% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Petersburg, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,165 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,322 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,574 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $752 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Petersburg, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,165
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,574
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$752
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Petersburg, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Petersburg, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Petersburg and Chesterfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Petersburg
37%lower than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Petersburg, VA is 50% lower than the median rent in Chesterfield, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$2,300
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5%$1,606
1%$1,200
11%$2,468
17%$1,610
2%Discover rentals in Petersburg, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
633 W Washington St #10, Petersburg, VA 23803
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
2d ago
House for rent in Petersburg
1043 6th St #1, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
1517 Halifax St #10, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
9h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,197–$2,527
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
320 Saint Andrew St #B, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Petersburg
919 Rome St #A, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Aug 23
2h ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$1,751
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,197–$2,527
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2217 Sedgwick St, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$940–$2,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1922 Varina Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,170
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2217 Sedgwick St, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$940–$2,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$1,751
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,197–$2,527
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
801 Hinton St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,395
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$1,751
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2217 Sedgwick St, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$940–$2,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,231–$2,527
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1922 Varina Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,170
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Petersburg, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Petersburg rental market.
How much is rent in Petersburg?
The average rent in Petersburg is $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Petersburg?
Average rent prices in Petersburg have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Petersburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Petersburg is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Petersburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Petersburg, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Petersburg?
June offers the best rental deals in Petersburg, with rents running about 6% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).