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2 Freedom CirPortsmouth, NH 03801
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263 Rockland StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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43 BeechstonePortsmouth, NH 03801
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559-567 Sagamore AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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1061 Maplewood AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
559 Sagamore Ave
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1094 Woodbury AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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683 State St, Unit Garden 1, Unit Garden 1
683 State StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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283 South St, Unit 2nd floor, Unit 2nd floor
283 South StPortsmouth, NH 03801
50 Monarch Wy
PortsmouthNH03801
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406 The HillPortsmouth, NH 03801
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70 Constitution AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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35 Hodgdon WayPortsmouth, NH 03801
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405 The HillPortsmouth, NH 03801
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315 Maplewood AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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411 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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90 Brewery LnPortsmouth, NH 03801
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107 Ledgewood DrPortsmouth, NH 03801
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1001 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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3548 Lafayette RdPortsmouth, NH 03801
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43 BeechstonePortsmouth, NH 03801
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184-188 Madison StPortsmouth, NH 03801
401 State Street
PortsmouthNH03801
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Seacoast Residences
41 Seacoast TerKittery, ME 03904
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EliotME03903
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5 10th St
HamptonNH03842
89 Ashworth Ave
HamptonNH03842
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HamptonNH03842
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38 Levesque DrEliot, ME 03903
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104 Bellamy Woods
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 |
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| Cheap Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $2,276 | $1,260 | $3,295 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,290 | $3,815 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $1,680 | $4,795 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $2,400 | $4,650 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portsmouth, NH
Pricing Updated: 04/16/2026Current apartment rentals in the Portsmouth, NH area range in price from $1,100 to $7,459 with an overall median price of $3,553. The three Portsmouth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Colonial Pines at $1,260, Hillcrest at $1,260, and New Hampshire Beaches at $1,100. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Pines | $3,400 | $1,260 | 23 |
| Hillcrest | $3,400 | $1,260 | 35 |
| New Hampshire Beaches | $3,400 | $1,100 | 72 |
| Ocean Road | $3,400 | $1,260 | 27 |
| Portsmouth Plains | $3,400 | $1,260 | 40 |
| Osprey Landing | $3,430 | $1,650 | 47 |
| Downtown Portsmouth | $3,850 | $1,650 | 33 |
| South End | $3,850 | $1,650 | 32 |
| Strawberry Banke | $3,850 | $1,650 | 17 |
Cheapest Available Portsmouth Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Portsmouth, NH is a Studio unit found at Rockland Street Apartments in the Ocean Road neighborhood priced from $1,650. Seacoast Residences in the Osprey Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,858. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portsmouth apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Rockland Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Seacoast Residences | Acadia | 1BR,1BA | $1,858 |
| Monarch Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2,256 |
| West End Yards | S1C | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | 2M | 2BR,2BA | $2,611 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, NH
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth area is the $2.74 price per square foot The Ruby Plan Model at Juniper Commons in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Portsmouth apartment is the 2M Model at Arbor View and The Pines starting at $2,611 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Ocean Road 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. |
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| Juniper Commons | The Ruby Plan | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.74 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | 2M | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 283 South St, Unit 2nd floor | 283 South St | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| The Veridian Residences | B2G | 2BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| 450 Islington St, Unit West End | 450 Islington St | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 683 State St, Unit Garden 1 | 683 State St | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 29-41 Congress St | Apt. D | 1BR,1.5BA | $4.29 |
| 406 The Hill | 406 The Hill | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Monarch Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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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 $2,611.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portsmouth?
The cheapest apartment in Portsmouth is Rockland Street Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Portsmouth costs $3,553.
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 20 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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