Off-Campus Student Apartments Near Virginia State University
Every off-campus listing near Virginia State University is ranked by tenants who've actually lived there. Filter by price, beds, or vibe, and check Virginia tenant rights before you sign anything.
Federal data puts typical off-campus living costs near $1,269/mo.
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What off-campus housing options exist near Virginia State University?
Students at Virginia State University have access to 90 indexed off-campus apartments within walking, biking, and transit distance of campus in Petersburg, VA. Options include purpose-built student housing with by-the-bed leases, traditional apartment complexes, and shared homes, each with different price points and lease structures, with rents typically ranging from $975–$1,655.
| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 73 | $1,275/mo | $1,142 to $1,494/mo |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 71 | $1,266/mo | $1,130 to $1,521/mo |
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 68 | $1,300/mo | $1,150 to $1,550/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 50 | $1,305/mo | $1,095 to $1,575/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 46 | $1,305/mo | $1,192 to $1,575/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 31 | $1,399/mo | $1,155 to $1,599/mo |
| Studio Apartments | 29 | $1,228/mo | $1,095 to $1,313/mo |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | 29 | $1,228/mo | $1,095 to $1,575/mo |
| Apartments Under $1,000 | 12 | $883/mo | $838 to $990/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Apartments near Virginia State University
Commerce Street
645 Commerce St, Petersburg, VA
Mayton Transfer Lofts
250-316 E Bank St, Petersburg, VA
River Forest
5701 Quiet Pine Cir, Chester, VA
Jane at Moore's Lake
12300 Moore’s Lake Rd, Chester, VA
404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes
402 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA
Reserve South
6701 Carnation St, Richmond, VA
1204 Hull Street- Bean Building
1204 Hull St, Richmond, VA
1209 Hull Street- Dogtown
1209 Hull St, Richmond, VA
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero
500 Stockton St, Richmond, VA
St. John's Wood
901 Saint Johns Wood Dr, Richmond, VA
The Overlook at City View
500 Bainbridge St, Richmond, VA
Trolley Lofts
212 W 7th St, Richmond, VA
Pohlig Box Factory Apartments
2411 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA
Poythress Apartments
16 N 22Nd St, Richmond, VA
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
10 S 20th St, Richmond, VA
The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA
American Tobacco Collection
119-121 N 20th St, Richmond, VA
The Trail Lofts
12 S 17th St, Richmond, VA
Smokehouse Lofts
110-114 S 15th St, Richmond, VA
The Watkins at Shockoe
117 S 14th St, Richmond, VA
The Hill Building
114 Virginia St, Richmond, VA
The Locks
311 S 11th St, Richmond, VA
The Bakery
127 N 17th St, Richmond, VA
The Locks Tower
1001 E Byrd St, Richmond, VA
Flats at 14th
10 S 14th St, Richmond, VA
The Shockoe Collection
104 Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA
The Attain
1903 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA
Raven Place
1710 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Cigar Lofts
331-333 Oliver Hill Way, Richmond, VA
Glenmoor Oaks
18101 Golden Bear Trace, Moseley, VA
Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage
500 N 18th St, Richmond, VA
American Heritage Apartments
1001 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Mutual on Main Apartments
909 E Main St, Richmond, VA
First National Apartments
823 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Altitude on Main
801 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Residences at Richmond Trust
629 E Main St, Richmond, VA
The Edison
700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA
Centennial Terrace
507 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Flats at 25th
2400 Fairmount Ave, Richmond, VA
The Oliver
908 Oliver Hill Way, Richmond, VA
One Canal Apartments
108 S 1st St, Richmond, VA
Miller and Rhoads Residences
230 N 6th St, Richmond, VA
8 1/2 Canal Street
8 1/2 West Canal Street, Richmond, VA
1 West Cary Apartments
1 W Cary, Richmond, VA
The Edgar at Linden Row
114 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA
Broadway Apartments
312 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Oliver Crossing
1330-1339 Coalter St, Richmond, VA
Deco at CNB
219 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
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Student Tenants tracks 90 apartments near Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA. Typical starting rents run from $975/mo to $1,655/mo (median $1,258/mo). Each listing shows price range, bed count, walk and safety scores, nearby grocery and transit, and tenant reviews from real students who have lived there.
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