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Patriots Park
2 Freedom CirPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Osprey Landing
10 Sanderling WayPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Sagamore Court
559-567 Sagamore AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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528 Ocean Blvd
HamptonNH03842
55 US-1 BYP
KitteryME03904
20-22-22 Ham St
DoverNH03820
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12 Essex St
DoverNH03820
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Portsmouth, NH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $2,199 | $1,210 | $3,295 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $1,240 | $3,715 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $1,640 | $3,845 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,677 | $2,400 | $4,700 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Portsmouth, NH Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portsmouth, NH
Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025Current apartment rentals in the Portsmouth, NH area range in price from $1,050 to $4,700 with an overall median price of $3,601. The three Portsmouth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Strawberry Banke at $1,900, New Hampshire Beaches at $1,050, and Osprey Landing at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portsmouth Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Banke | $2,950 | $1,900 | 9 |
| New Hampshire Beaches | $3,150 | $1,050 | 68 |
| Osprey Landing | $3,452 | $1,750 | 41 |
| Downtown Portsmouth | $3,552 | $1,750 | 11 |
| South End | $3,552 | $1,750 | 11 |
| Ocean Road | $3,885 | $1,210 | 13 |
| Portsmouth Plains | $3,885 | $1,210 | 14 |
| Colonial Pines | $3,992 | $1,210 | 11 |
| Hillcrest | $3,992 | $1,210 | 17 |
Cheapest Available Portsmouth Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Portsmouth, NH is a Studio unit found at Monarch Village in the Ocean Road neighborhood priced from $2,050. Seacoast Residences in the Osprey Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,163. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portsmouth apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Village | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| Seacoast Residences | The Lighthouse | Studio,1BA | $2,163 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Madison Residences | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| West End Yards | S1AH | Studio,1BA | $2,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, NH
As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth area is the $2.33 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Arbor View and The Pines in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Portsmouth apartment is the 105 Whipple Rd Model at 105 Whipple Rd, Unit #4 starting at $2,250 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the New Hampshire Beaches neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor View and The Pines | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| 105 Whipple Rd, Unit #4 | 105 Whipple Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 361 Miller Ave, Unit 3 | 361 Miller Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| 22 Whipple Rd, Unit 20-A | 22 Whipple Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria 1 Bedroom B8 | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| Madison Residences | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Seacoast Residences | The Harbor | Studio ,1BA | $4.09 |
| West End Yards | S1AH | Studio ,1BA | $4.77 |
| Monarch Village | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.69 |
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portsmouth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Portsmouth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portsmouth is under $3,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portsmouth?
The cheapest apartment in Portsmouth is Madison Residences which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Portsmouth costs $3,601.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portsmouth?
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 11 regular apartments in Portsmouth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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