Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Average rent in
Petersburg, VA
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Last updated on March 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Petersburg, VA is $1,248. This is -34%, or $653, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,248
Total rentals
155
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Petersburg, VA is $1,248. This is -34%, or $653, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent price trends in
Petersburg, VA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Petersburg, VA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Petersburg, VA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Petersburg, VA is $1,230. A 1-bedroom apartment in Petersburg, VA costs about $1,199 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,370. Houses for rent in Petersburg, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,550.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,199 | No Change |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,360 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 8% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,541 | 8% | 22% | |
Studio | $889 | 37% |  27% |
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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,230 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,297 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $704 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$889
Last 30 days
37%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,360
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,541
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
22%
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
$1,230
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$704
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.
Compare rent prices in Petersburg, VA to other cities
Median rent prices in Petersburg, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Chesterfield, VA.
Petersburg
34%lower than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Petersburg, VA is 46% lower than the median rent in Chesterfield, VA.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$895
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
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1 bath
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1 bath
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Condo for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Condo for rent
Available Feb 19
4d ago
607703 Commerce St, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$900
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
1632 S Valor Dr, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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17h ago
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904 Wilcox St, Petersburg, VA 23803
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Petersburg
2549 Bogese Dr #1, Petersburg, VA 23805
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
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Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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10h ago
133 N Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,100
Price drop
Condo for rent
2h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$2,760
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,137–$2,026
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petersburg
272 High St, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
$1,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 23
2h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$2,760
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,137–$2,026
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1922 Varina Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
109 Perry St #124, Petersburg, VA 23803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,713
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
16 S Market St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,520
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Condo for rent
Available Jan 19
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,149
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 20
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
2 baths
$1,399
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 20
4h ago
Verified
2217 Sedgwick St, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$982–$1,919
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$2,760
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,137–$2,026
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2025 Ferndale Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 9
1d ago
Verified
109 Perry St #124, Petersburg, VA 23803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,713
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
16 S Market St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,520
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Petersburg
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,137–$2,026
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1922 Varina Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
109 Perry St #124, Petersburg, VA 23803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,713
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
16 S Market St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,520
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
141 E Wythe St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Petersburg
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Condo for rent
Available Jan 19
10h ago
132 N Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$865–$1,175
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Petersburg
1 bed
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 13