Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Petersburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Petersburg, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,195/month. However, rents fell 3.1% month over month, showing a recent cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Petersburg is 37.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 108 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Petersburg run around $1,090 to $1,095/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,266/month and 3-bedrooms at $1,641/month. Larger 4+ bedroom units reach $2,100/month, covering a wide range of prices for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Petersburg fell 10.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This decline contrasts with increases in smaller bedroom segments, showing varied market dynamics by unit size.
Median rent
Median rent in Petersburg
$1,195/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Petersburg is $1,195 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Petersburg
108
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,562. 1-bedroom apartments in Petersburg run $1,151 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,090 | No Change |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,266 |  7% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,641 | 6% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 17% | 11% |
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 | $1,195 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,700 | 10% | 90% | |
Houses | $1,562 | 3% | 5% | |
Rooms | $680 | 8% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,090
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,266
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,641
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
11%
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
$1,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
90%
Houses
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$680
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
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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4%$2,167
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7%$1,595
1%$1,995
27%$2,200
8%$1,648
6%Discover rentals in Petersburg, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$845
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 6
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
7h ago
Verified
16 S Market St #1205, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
2 baths
$3,360
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petersburg
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,148–$2,587
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petersburg
272 High St, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 14
2h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,148–$2,587
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2217 Sedgwick St, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,044–$1,421
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 9-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
1922 Varina Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,170
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
16 S Market St #1205, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
2 baths
$3,360
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2217 Sedgwick St, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,044–$1,421
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 9-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,148–$2,587
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
801 Hinton St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
2h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,148–$2,587
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2217 Sedgwick St, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,044–$1,421
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 9-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
16 S Market St #1205, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
2 baths
$3,360
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Farmer St, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,195 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Petersburg?
Average rent prices in Petersburg have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $705 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).