What's the average rent in Petersburg, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Petersburg, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Petersburg, VA is $1,278 per month, which is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,278

2.7%$33 increase month-over-month

2.3%$28 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

152

APARTMENTS

$1,092

HOUSES

$1,799

TOWNHOUSES

$1,698

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Petersburg, VA at $1,092 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,799 per month. Townhomes average $1,698 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,071
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,661
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,278

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Petersburg, VA is $1,071 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,661 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	—
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$2,150
All	$1,698

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Petersburg, VA is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,150 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$999
2 Bedrooms	$995
3 Bedrooms	$1,895
4 Bedrooms	$737
All	$999

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Petersburg, VA is $999 per month, followed by $995 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,895 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $737 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,700
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,799

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Petersburg, VA is $1,400 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom house.