Rental GuidePetersburg, VA

Petersburg rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,167

Year Over Year Change

-9%

$120

Rentals available, last 30 days

Rent ranges for Petersburg apartments

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$1,501 - $2,250

18%

$751 - $1,500

69%

$0 - $750

12%

18%

69%

12%

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 $1,167, which is a 9.22% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Petersburg, VA is about $1,000. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Petersburg, VA is $1,250, and studios are about $1,000 per month.

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

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

schools

4,272

students

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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

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

16%

High School

56%

Bachelor's

19%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

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

150k+

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

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