Rent in Petersburg, VA
Across Petersburg's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,208 a month, with figures from $1,148–$1,651. The highest typical rent is in 23804 ($1,651) and the lowest in 23803 ($1,148). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Petersburg city pay about 0.81% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,456 | $1,303–$1,456 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,097 | $1,056–$1,517 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,208 | $1,148–$1,651 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,356 | $1,270–$2,039 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,694 | $1,335–$2,499 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Petersburg ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Petersburg, VA?
- About $1,208 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,148–$1,651. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Petersburg, VA?
- About $1,097 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,056–$1,517. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Petersburg, VA?
- About $1,356 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,270–$2,039. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Petersburg, VA?
- About $1,456 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,303–$1,456. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Petersburg, VA?
- About $1,694 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,335–$2,499. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Petersburg ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 23804 has the highest typical rent at $1,651 a month, and 23803 the lowest at $1,148.
- What is the property tax rate in Petersburg, VA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Petersburg city pay a typical 0.81% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Petersburg rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).