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Patriots Park
2 Freedom CirPortsmouth, NH 03801
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24 Monarch Wy
PortsmouthNH03801
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Osprey Landing
10 Sanderling WayPortsmouth, NH 03801
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559-567 Sagamore AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
20 Chapel St
PortsmouthNH03801
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20 Chapel St
PortsmouthNH03801
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402 White Cedar Blvd
PortsmouthNH03801
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The Residences at Eliot Commons 55+ Community
38 Levesque DrEliot, ME 03903
300 Sagamore Rd
RyeNH03870
15 Cricket Brook
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 | $2,115 | $1,210 | $2,695 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $1,240 | $4,195 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $1,640 | $4,550 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $2,400 | $4,250 |
| 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: 11/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the Portsmouth, NH area range in price from $1,050 to $9,515 with an overall median price of $3,662. The three Portsmouth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are New Hampshire Beaches at $1,050, Osprey Landing at $1,500, and Downtown Portsmouth at $1,900. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Beaches | $3,300 | $1,050 | 150 |
| Osprey Landing | $3,387 | $1,500 | 74 |
| Downtown Portsmouth | $3,500 | $1,900 | 30 |
| South End | $3,500 | $1,900 | 28 |
| Strawberry Banke | $3,625 | $1,900 | 17 |
| Hillcrest | $3,850 | $1,210 | 43 |
| Portsmouth Plains | $3,850 | $1,210 | 44 |
| Ocean Road | $3,885 | $1,210 | 31 |
| Colonial Pines | $4,067 | $1,210 | 29 |
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 $1,699. Arbor View and The Pines in the Ocean Road neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,060. 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 | $1,699 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | Spruce 2R | 2BR,1BA | $2,060 |
| West End Yards | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,136 |
| Seacoast Residences | The Lighthouse | Studio,1BA | $2,218 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, NH
As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 8 Chapel Street Residences in the in the Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Portsmouth apartment is the 20 Cass St Model at 20 Cass St, Unit 20 Cass St. starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Chapel Street Residences | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 20 Cass St, Unit 20 Cass St. | 20 Cass St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Veridian Residences | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 214 Myrtle Ave, Unit 2 | 214 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | Spruce 2R | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 258 Raleigh Way, Unit Atlantic Heights 285 Raleigh Way | 258 Raleigh Way | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 648 Kearsarge Way, Unit 648 | 648 Kearsarge Way | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Seacoast Residences | The Lighthouse | Studio ,1BA | $4.44 |
| West End Yards | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
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Walk Score®
65 / 100
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
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Some bike infrastructure
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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 $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portsmouth?
The cheapest apartment in Portsmouth is Seacoast Residences which is listed at $2,260, while the average apartment in Portsmouth costs $3,662.
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 18 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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