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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH

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    263 Rockland Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    STUDIO $1,750
    1 BED $1,850
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    53 Austin Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    1 BED $2,500
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    41 Seacoast Terrace, Kittery, ME 03904
    STUDIO $2,218+
    1 BED $2,260+
    2 BEDS $3,101+
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    184, 186 & 188 Madison Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $2,600
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    264 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    2 BEDS $2,300
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    264 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    2 BEDS $2,300
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    324 Main Street, Eliot, ME 03903
    3 BEDS $2,600
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    67 Philbrick Avenue, Kittery, ME 03904
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    3 Walbach Street, New Castle, NH 03854
    STUDIO $2,995
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    3 Walbach Street, New Castle, NH 03854
    STUDIO $2,895
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    3 Walbach Street, New Castle, NH 03854
    STUDIO $2,795
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    326 Portsmouth Avenue, Greenland, NH 03840
    2 BEDS $3,000
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    67 Long Sands Rd, York, ME 03909
    2 BEDS $1,950
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    10 Willow Lane, Hampton, NH 03842
    2 BEDS $2,800
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    76 N Shore Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
    2 BEDS $3,250
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    9 Central Street, Newmarket, NH 03857
    2 BEDS $1,850
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    11 Karolina Drive, Dover, NH 03820
    1 BED $1,945+
    2 BEDS $2,310+
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    1 Royal Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878
    1 BED $1,880
    2 BEDS $2,412
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    14 Tri-City Road, Somersworth, NH 03878
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    2 BEDS $1,717
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    116 Cimarron Drive, Seabrook, NH 03874
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    36 Haverhill Road, Amesbury, MA 01913
    1 BED $2,571+
    2 BEDS $2,842+
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Getting around in Downtown Portsmouth, NH

78 /100
Very Walkable
61 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 78, Bike Score®: 61

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH last updated?

Prices and availability in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH?

The best apartments in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH are: Rockland Residences and 53 Austin Street, Unit C.

What is the average rent in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH is $2,217.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH is between $1,850 and $2,500.

What type of rental buildings are in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH?

In Downtown Portsmouth, 47% of the residents are renting compared to 53% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Downtown Portsmouth’s rentals, 76% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH demographics

  • 23,231Total Population
  • 11,812 Female
    11,419 Male
  • 42Median Age

In total, Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH has 23,231 residents, 11,812 women and 11,419 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Portsmouth’s population is 42.

Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH households

  • 5,522 Family
    5,377 Non-family
  • 1,810 Children
    9,089 No Children
  • 10,899Total Number of Households
  • 2Average People Per Household
  • $106,520Median Household Income

There is a total of 10,899 households in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH. Of these, 1,810 have children and 9,089 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 5,522 family households and 5,377 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Portsmouth is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Portsmouth equals $106,520, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,943.

Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH have no high school education, 20% went to high-school, and 14% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 40% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 20% hold a Graduate Degree.

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