Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth County, VA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Shea Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shea Terrace

253 Constitution AvePortsmouth, VA 23704
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Cavalier Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier Gardens

808-814 Cavalier BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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Cedar Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Creek Apartments

5624 High St WPortsmouth, VA 23703
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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 Harbor Square Apartments in the South Brambleton neighborhood priced from $1,025. Independence Square in the Camelot neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portsmouth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1,025
Independence Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors1BR,1BA$1,075
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1,110
Residences at Crawford Farms2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II2BR,1BA$1,134

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth County, VA

As of September 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth County area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Crescent Place in the in the Culpepper Landing neighborhood starting from $1,351. The second greatest value Portsmouth County apartment is the 426 London St Model at 426 London St starting at $1,400 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Dnc neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portsmouth County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crescent Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.27
Arbour Reach ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Somyrr Properties2 BR 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Residences at Paradise Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Churchland SquareTwo Bedroom Classic2BR,1BA$1.40
Residences at Crawford Farms2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II2BR,1BA$1.19
Victory Village2BR, 1BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,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 Independence Square which is listed at $1,065, 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 23 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 $246 which is $1,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portsmouth County.

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