
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $1,200 (11 Rentals)
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134 Middle Street

132 Middle Street

114 Maplewood Ave, Unit 1R
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90 Fleet St

90 Fleet St
Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Portsmouth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $2,285 | $1,900 | $3,300 |
Downtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $1,750 | $3,715 |
Downtown Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,377 | $1,975 | $3,845 |
Downtown Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Portsmouth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Portsmouth area of Portsmouth, NH is a 2 Beds unit found at Sagamore Court priced from $2,195. Madison Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Madison Residences | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
West End Yards | A1DH | 1BR,1BA | $2,885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, NH
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $3.66 price per square foot 361 Miller Ave Model at 361 Miller Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Sagamore Court starting at $2,195 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Ocean Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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361 Miller Ave, Unit 3 | 361 Miller Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Madison Residences | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
114 Maplewood Ave, Unit 1R | 114 Maplewood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
163 Islington St, Unit #2 | 163 Islington St | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
West End Yards | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Portsmouth, NH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood in Portsmouth, NH
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Portsmouth Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment is $2,200 at Madison Residences.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Portsmouth is starting from $2,195 at Sagamore Court.
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