Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Petersburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Petersburg rent stands today
Petersburg, VA rent rose 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,199/month. Renters are paying $37 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat recently.
Compared to national trends
Petersburg is 37.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has 122 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Petersburg rent for $1,177/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,095/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,249/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,899/month. The bedroom tiers show a broad range of options for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Petersburg
$1,199/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Petersburg is $1,199 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $731 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Petersburg
122
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Petersburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Petersburg, VA
Average rent prices in Petersburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Petersburg run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,177 | 4% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,249 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,899 |  4% | 5% |
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 | 11% | - | |
Houses | $1,695 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $702 | 3% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,177
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
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
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$702
Last 30 days
3%
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
38%lower than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Petersburg, VA is 52% lower than the median rent in Chesterfield, VA.
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30%$1,625
Discover rentals in Petersburg, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
Studio
0.5 baths
$286
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petersburg
406 St Mark St, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
320 Saint Andrew St #B, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
257 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
27m ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$1,740
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1922 Varina Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,170
Apartment for rent
11h ago
445 Roundtop Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2217 Sedgwick St, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,026–$1,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
27m ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$1,740
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
801 Hinton St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,395
Apartment for rent
27m ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,083–$1,740
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2217 Sedgwick St, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,026–$1,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,341–$1,956
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
230 N Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,150
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 $1,199 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Petersburg?
Average rent prices in Petersburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Petersburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Petersburg is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $731 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Petersburg average around $1,100/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,300/month.
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).