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Welcome Home to The Grand at New Port!
3817 George Washington HwyPortsmouth, VA 23702
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6200 Hightower RdPortsmouth, VA 23703
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Portsmouth County, VA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth County Studio Apartments | $919 | $700 | $1,357 |
| Portsmouth County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $825 | $1,758 |
| Portsmouth County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $950 | $2,217 |
| Portsmouth County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $1,275 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Portsmouth County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Portsmouth County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Welcome Home to The Grand at New Port! in the Camelot neighborhood priced from $950. Harbor Square Apartments in the South Brambleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portsmouth County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Home to The Grand at New Port! | MLGR2BR | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Harbor Square Apartments | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Crescent Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Starboard Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth County, VA
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth County area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1520 Prentis Ave Model at 1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Beacon Light neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Portsmouth County apartment is the Three Bedroom Classic Model at Churchland Square starting at $1,340 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Western Branch North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portsmouth County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 4 | 1520 Prentis Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Churchland Square | Three Bedroom Classic | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Victory Village | 3BR, 2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Residences at Crawford Farms | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Renovated | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Arbour Reach Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor! | MC.2B1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Somyrr Properties | 2 BR 1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Residences at Paradise Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Crescent Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Harbor Square Apartments | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portsmouth County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portsmouth County?
The cheapest apartment in Portsmouth County is Crescent Place which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Portsmouth County costs $1,571.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portsmouth County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Portsmouth County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Portsmouth County?
Cheap apartments in Portsmouth County have an average cost of $202 which is $1,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portsmouth County.
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