Petersburg, VA Rent History

115 months of data, 20172026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,346
1-year change
+0.7%
$10/mo
5-year change
+32.7%
$332/mo
10-year change
+82.1%
$607/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Petersburg

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2017
2017$745/mo0.0%
2018$757/mo+1.6%+1.6%
2019$828/mo+9.4%+11.1%
2020$844/mo+1.9%+13.3%
2021$965/mo+14.3%+29.5%
2022$1,077/mo+11.6%+44.6%
2023$1,150/mo+6.8%+54.4%
2024$1,234/mo+7.3%+65.6%
2025$1,310/mo+6.2%+75.8%
2026$1,369/mo+4.5%+83.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Petersburg changed since 2017?

Median rent in Petersburg, VA was $739 in 2017-01 and is $1,346 as of 2026-07 — a change of $607 per month over 9 years.

How much has Petersburg rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Petersburg, VA has changed +32.7% ($332 per month). The current median is $1,346.

What has rent in Petersburg done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Petersburg, VA has changed +82.1% ($607 per month). It is now $1,346.

Is rent in Petersburg going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Petersburg, VA has increased +0.7% ($10/mo). Current median: $1,346.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.