Petersburg, VA rental market
Last updated August 13, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Petersburg, VA is $1,291.
$1,291
+$41
+$141
128
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $533 to $3,550.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 3 |
| $700 | 7 |
| $800 | 7 |
| $900 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 16 |
| $1,100 | 17 |
| $1,200 | 17 |
| $1,300 | 17 |
| $1,400 | 9 |
| $1,500 | 11 |
| $1,600 | 9 |
| $1,700 | 8 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $141 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,153 | $1,205 |
| Feb | $1,125 | $1,270 |
| Mar | $1,152 | $1,299 |
| Apr | $1,136 | $1,299 |
| May | $1,090 | $1,291 |
| Jun | $1,125 | $1,350 |
| Jul | $1,200 | $1,250 |
| Aug | $1,150 | $1,299 |
| Sep | $1,150 | No data |
| Oct | $1,233 | No data |
| Nov | $1,225 | No data |
| Dec | $1,250 | No data |
Market temperature
The Petersburg, VA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Petersburg, VA is 39% lower than the national average.
$1,291
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Petersburg, VA?
The average rent in Petersburg, VA is $1,291.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Petersburg, VA?
Houses in Petersburg, VA rent between $533 - $3,550 with an average rent of $1,291.
3. How has the rent in Petersburg, VA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Petersburg, VA increased by $141
4. How much has the rent in Petersburg, VA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Petersburg, VA increased by $41
5. How many available rentals are there in Petersburg, VA?
There are currently 128 rentals available in Petersburg, VA.
6. How do rent prices in Petersburg, VA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Petersburg, VA is $1,291 — 38.52% lower the national average of $2,100.