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Rental GuidePetersburg, VA

Petersburg rent data for:

As of today, you'll find 95 apartments for rent in Petersburg, with a median rent price of $1,201 per month. Petersburg has seen a 2%—or $19—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,201

Year Over Year Change

2%

$19

Rentals available, last 30 days

95

Rent ranges for Petersburg apartments
$2,251 - $3,000
2%
$1,501 - $2,250
17%
$751 - $1,500
68%
$0 - $750
11%

How has rent in Petersburg, VA changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Petersburg, VA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,201, which is a 1.51% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Petersburg, VA is about $1,025. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Petersburg, VA is $1,295, and studios are about $895 per month.

See more Petersburg, VA rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Petersburg, VA?

7

schools

4,272

students

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Lakemont Elementary School

51 gibbons st

petersburg, VA, 23803

K-5Public
C-

Walnut Hill Elementary School

300 s blvd

petersburg, VA, 23805

K-5Public
C-

Cool Spring Elementary School

1450 talley ave

petersburg, VA, 23803

K-5Public
D+

Pleasants Lane Elementary School

100 pleasants ln

petersburg, VA, 23803

K-5Public
D+

Westview Early Childhood Education Center

1100 patterson st

petersburg, VA, 23803

PKPublic

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Who lives in Petersburg, VA?

Gender

46% Male
54% Female

Age Range

0-19

23%

20-34

23%

35-44

10%

45-64

25%

65+

16%

Language

English

93%

Spanish

4%

Indo Euro

0%

Asia Pac

0%

Other

0%

Education

No HS

16%

High School

56%

Bachelor's

19%

Master's

5%

Prof Degree

0%

Doctorate

1%

What is the household breakdown in Petersburg, VA?

Families

26% Families
74% Single

Property

64% Renters
36% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

30%

25-50k

29%

50-75k

18%

75-100k

11%

100-150k

7%

150k+

2%

How do residents get around Petersburg, VA?

Petersburg locals spend about 24 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Petersburg is through Richmond International Airport, 19.65 miles away.

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Petersburg are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Petersburg, VA

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Petersburg, 53% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Petersburg

Affordable housing

76%Satisfaction rating

Public transportation

76%Satisfaction rating

Pet friendly

50%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Weather
50%
Parks & recreation
26%
Cost of living
24%
Job market
12%
Nightlife
12%
Quality schools
12%
Dating scene
0%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

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Rent special

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Addison Crater Woods

200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,089–$1,904

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9h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Mayton Transfer Lofts

250 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA 23803

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Central heat

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$889–$3,562

Price drop

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3d ago

8.3

Very good

The Legend at Walnut Hill

1922 Varina Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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