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    610 Green 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 $1,450+
    2 BEDS $1,657+
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    200 Chowan Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701-2467
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    2 BEDS $1,400
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    850 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,521+
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    1 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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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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    700 Cherokee Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
    1 BED $1,130+
    2 BEDS $1,194+
    3 BEDS $1,380+
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    507 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    339 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    430 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,550
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    9 Seminole Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23702
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    714 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,439
    2 BEDS $1,782
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    900 County Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,099
    2 BEDS $1,316
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    424 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,100
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    622 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    2 BEDS $1,450
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    18 Woodmill Court, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    2 BEDS $1,250+
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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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    2500 Oak Leaf Pl, Portsmouth, VA 23707
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    1140 Chisholm Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    2 BEDS $850
    3 BEDS $878
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    4110 Queenswood Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    3 BEDS $1,350
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    5105 Sweetbriar Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    3 BEDS $2,500
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    1400 Atlanta Avenue Unit 3, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    517 Lanier Crescent, Portsmouth, VA 23707
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    3304 Killian Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Average rent in Portsmouth, VA

$1,363/mo Portsmouth, VA average rental price, June 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Portsmouth, VA is $1,363.

    Portsmouth, VA apartment rent ranges

    About 22% of apartment rents in Portsmouth, VA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 1% of apartments. Around 69% of Portsmouth’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 7% 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 $1,749, the average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,363.

    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 8 Jul 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Portsmouth, VA?

    The best apartments in Portsmouth, VA are: Green Street Apartments, 615 Green Street, Harbor Tower Apartments, Ashton Village and Nav850.

    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 $1,357 and $1,419.

    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 $703 and $1,758.

    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 $703 and $2,067.

    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 $703 and $2,500.

    What type of rental buildings are in Portsmouth, VA?

    In Portsmouth, 43% of the residents are renting compared to 57% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Portsmouth’s rentals, 63% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 26% are single-family rentals.

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

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Portsmouth are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 21% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 93% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 4% are mid-rises, and 2% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    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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