100 Best Apartments in Portsmouth, VA (with reviews)

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Rent prices in Portsmouth, VA's popular neighborhoods

Apartments in Downtown Portsmouth $1,376
Apartments in Olde Towne Portsmouth $1,376
Apartments in Bayview Gardens $1,049
Apartments in Churchland Forest Apartments $1,208
Apartments in Collinswood $1,087
Apartments in Merrifields $1,208
Apartments in Westbury $1,376

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Average rent in Portsmouth, VA

$1,191/mo Portsmouth, VA average rental price, September 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Portsmouth, VA is $1,191.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,191.

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Portsmouth, VA were last updated on 30 Sep 2022.

What are the best apartments in Portsmouth, VA?

The best apartments in Portsmouth, VA are: New Port Landing, The Seaboard Building, Ashton Village Apartment Homes, Kirn on High Street and Harbor Tower Apartments.

What is the average rent in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,191. Start your search for apartments in Portsmouth, VA now.

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 $800 and $1,623. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth, VA now.

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 $350 and $1,898. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA.

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 $350 and $2,590. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth, VA.

What type of rental buildings are in Portsmouth, VA?

In Portsmouth 45% of the housing is rented out compared to 55% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% 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 28% are single-family rentals.

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

The average age of rental buildings in Portsmouth is 42 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 28% 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.

Portsmouth, VA demographics

94,961Total Population
49,135 Female

45,826 Male
35.5Median Age

Portsmouth, VA has a population of 94,961 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 49,135 of Portsmouth’s residents are women and 45,826 are men. The median age of those who live in Portsmouth, VA is 35.5.

Portsmouth, VA households

21,907 Family

14,743 Non-family
10,717 Children

25,933 No Children

36,650Total Number of Households
2.49Average People Per Household
$53,213Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 36,650 households in Portsmouth, VA. 21,907 are family households and 14,743 are non-family households. There are 10,717 households with children in Portsmouth and 25,933 households without children. On average, about 2.49 people live in a household in Portsmouth, VA.

Portsmouth, VA education statistics

The level of education of the population of Portsmouth, VA is as follows: 3% have no high school education, 38% completed some high school, 32% partially completed college, 9% have an Associate Degree, 12% have a Bachelor Degree, and 6% have a Graduate Degree.

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