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    1 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,349
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    1140 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    STUDIO $1,357
    1 BED $1,506+
    2 BEDS $1,902
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    430 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,531
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    507 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    1 BED $1,299
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    714 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,439
    2 BEDS $1,782
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    9 Seminole Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23702
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    200 Chowan Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701-2467
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    2 BEDS $1,350+
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    850 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,531
    2 BEDS $1,805+
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    700 Cherokee Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
    1 BED $1,050+
    2 BEDS $1,114+
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    610 Green St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    339 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    615 Green St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    1 Harbor Court, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,437+
    2 BEDS $1,671+
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    622 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    2 BEDS $1,450
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    424 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,200
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    1140 Chisholm Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    2 BEDS $817
    3 BEDS $878
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    18 Woodmill Court, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    2 BEDS $1,250+
    3 BEDS $1,310+
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    4110 Queenswood Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    1 BED $995+
    2 BEDS $1,075
    3 BEDS $1,350
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    900 County Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,099
    2 BEDS $1,316
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    2500 Oak Leaf Pl, Portsmouth, VA 23707
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    2 BEDS $1,089
    3 BEDS $1,298
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    103 Idlewood Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    3 BEDS $1,700
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    4110 Queenswood Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    3 BEDS $1,350
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    1400 Atlanta Avenue Unit 4, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $900
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    1400 Atlanta Avenue Unit 3, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    1400 Atlanta Avenue Unit 2, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Average rent in Portsmouth, VA

$1,361/mo Portsmouth, VA average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Portsmouth, VA is $1,361.

    Portsmouth, VA apartment rent ranges

    About 25% of apartment rents in Portsmouth, VA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 1% of apartments. Around 64% of Portsmouth’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 9% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000.

    Portsmouth, VA rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in Portsmouth by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,361.

    Getting around in Portsmouth, VA

    5 /100
    Car-Dependent
    30 /100
    Some Transit
    45 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 5, Transit Score®: 30, Bike Score®: 45

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Portsmouth, VA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Portsmouth, VA were last updated on 11 Jun 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Portsmouth, VA?

    The best apartments in Portsmouth, VA are: The Seaboard Building, The Quarters at Park View, Crawford House, Tower 507 and Sterling King.

    What is the average rent in Portsmouth, VA?

    The average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,329.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Portsmouth, VA is between $1,419 and $1,459.

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

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is between $900 and $1,869.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is between $817 and $2,090.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is between $817 and $2,280.

    What type of rental buildings are in Portsmouth, VA?

    In Portsmouth 43% of the housing is rented out compared to 57% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of Portsmouth’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 63% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 26% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Portsmouth, VA?

    The average age of rental buildings in Portsmouth is 43 years old, with 21% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 93% are garden-style apartment communities, 4% are mid-sized buildings, and 2% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Portsmouth, VA?

    Rental apartments in Portsmouth come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0.6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 27% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 58% of all rentals in Portsmouth. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in Portsmouth, VA

    The Elizabeth River curls around the small seaport small town of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia, providing renters with breathtaking waterside views. As part of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport metro area, Portsmouth rentals are three miles west of Norfolk, Chesapeake is seven miles south, Suffolk is 18 miles southwest, Hampton is 20 miles north and Virginia Beach is 20 miles east. Renters are part of a unique local economy supported by key industries in manufacturing and modeling simulation technology. Major employers when renting in Portsmouth include Fairlead Integrated, which manufactures maritime products, as well as MAST Center Corporate Research Park, which works on advanced water treatment solutions. There's also an industrial cold storage facility adjacent to the Port of Virginia that's owned by Lineage Logistics.

    Renting in Portsmouth, VA

    When renting in Portsmouth, there's always something fun to do within a community that welcomes newcomers. For instance, there are 142 acres of land for renters to hike and explore at Hoffler Creek Nature Preserve. Or, renters can also go to waterfront concerts at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion; play 18 holes at Bide-A-Wee Golf Course or nine holes at Links at City Park; visit eight museums (including a planetarium); play games at Rivers Casino; or take the family to relax at two pools and a splash park. Portsmouth rentals are also near historic sites, like Cedar Grove Cemetery and The Commodore Theatre, a 1945 Art Deco-style building. There are also small "pocket parks" scattered throughout Portsmouth's various neighborhoods. Plus, rentals near Portsmouth City Park also have access to a boat ramp and fishing pier.

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    Shopping in Portsmouth, VA

    The closest shopping mall when renting in Portsmouth is Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake. For local shopping, renters go to antiques and specialty stores along Hampton Roads harbor. Specifically, while in Olde Towne Center, renters peruse Way Back Yonder for antiques and, for decorating their apartment, renters shop at places like That Art Store; Dave Chance Photography Gallery; and Anderson-Wright Rooms and Gardens. There's also the local farmers' market, as well as Roger Brown's Sports Bar and Restaurant; Guad's Mexican Restaurant; 619 Cantina; and Darla's Seafood. Otherwise, renters run daily errands at Walmart, Target and CVS. Grocery stores when renting in Portsmouth include Food Lion; H & H Grocery; and Olde Towne Food Mart.

    Transportation in Portsmouth, VA

    Public transportation is provided to renters in Portsmouth by Hampton Roads Transit. To that end, renters can get from Portsmouth to Norfolk in less than an hour by taking Bus Route 45. Or, Route 41 takes renters southwest through Cradock and Victory Crossing; Route 43 takes renters east-west from downtown Portsmouth to Bart Street; Route 44 takes renters to Norfolk General Hospital; Route 47 takes renters from downtown Portsmouth to Churchland; Route 57 takes renters from Robert Hall Boulevard to Airline Boulevard; Route 980 takes renters to Chesapeake, Suffolk and downtown Norfolk. Alternatively, the Elizabeth River Ferry takes renters across the water to downtown Norfolk, and there are also water taxis. Finally, the closest major airport to renters in Portsmouth is Norfolk International Airport (12 miles northeast of Portsmouth).

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