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Student Housing in Petersburg, VA
$949+/unit
Fees may applyMarket Street Lofts
$1,059/unit
Fees may applyMayton Transfer Lofts
$1,199+/unit
Fees may applyPerry Street Lofts
$995+/unit
Fees may apply30 Franklin Apartments
$895+/unit
Fees may applyOld Towne Flats
$895+/unit
Fees may applyPlaza at Bank Street
$775/unit
Fees may applyStudio 622
$1,029+/unit
Fees may applyTANGLEWOOD APARTMENTS
$1,050+/unit
Fees may applyThe Cameron Lofts
$995+/unit
Fees may applyThe Lofts at Dunlop
$995+/unit
Fees may applyThe Lofts at South Street
$995+/unit
Fees may applyThe Lofts on Market Street
$875/unit
Fees may applyUnion Flats
About Student Housing in Petersburg
Petersburg is a historic independent city in south-central Virginia located approximately 25 miles south of Richmond along the Interstate 95 corridor. With a population of around 33,000, Petersburg is home to Virginia State University, Richard Bland College, and significant Civil War heritage sites including the Petersburg National Battlefield. The city has a predominantly working-class character and an affordable cost of living compared to the Richmond metro area. Ongoing revitalization efforts in downtown Petersburg have brought new restaurants, businesses, and residential investment to the city core in recent years.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Petersburg
Ettrick
An unincorporated area in Chesterfield County adjacent to VSU's campus, the closest and most convenient rental area.
Walnut Hill
An established Petersburg neighborhood with affordable single-family homes popular among upperclassmen seeking more space.
Blandford
Near the historic cemetery, with quiet residential streets and easy campus access via Crater Road.
Downtown Petersburg
The most urban option, with renovated apartments near local restaurants and the Appomattox River waterfront.