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Rockland Street Apartments
263 Rockland StPortsmouth, NH 03801
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $1,200 (22 Rentals)
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948 US-1
PortsmouthNH03801
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Sagamore Court
559-567 Sagamore AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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39 Pleasant St, Unit 5
39 Pleasant StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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282 Middle Street, Unit 9
282 Middle StreetPortsmouth, NH 03801
132-136 State Street
PortsmouthNH03801
179 Union St, Unit 2
179 Union St
PortsmouthNH03801
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105-107 Richards Ave
PortsmouthNH03801
175-177 Myrtle Ave
PortsmouthNH03801
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West End Yards
35 Hodgdon WayPortsmouth, NH 03801
285 Richards Ave
PortsmouthNH03801
314 Islington St, Unit 5
314 Islington St
PortsmouthNH03801
673 South St, Unit Noucas Condo
673 South St
PortsmouthNH03801
192 Willard Ave, Unit B
192 Willard Ave
PortsmouthNH03801
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909 State Street
PortsmouthNH03801
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18 Ladd St, Unit 18 Ladd St. Apt 2
18 Ladd StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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411 Middle St
411 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
134 Middle Street, Unit 6
134 Middle Street
PortsmouthNH03801
134 Middle Street, Unit 10
134 Middle Street
PortsmouthNH03801
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Madison Residences
184-188 Madison StPortsmouth, NH 03801
777 Middle Rd
PortsmouthNH03801
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17 Elm Ct
PortsmouthNH03801
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $2,133 | $1,650 | $2,340 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $1,695 | $3,695 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $2,200 | $4,845 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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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 Studio unit found at Sagamore Court priced from $1,748. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagamore Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,748 |
| Madison Residences | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria 1 Bedroom B8 | 1BR,1BA | $3,445 |
| 8 Chapel Street Residences | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $4,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, NH
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $2.86 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 8 Chapel Street Residences in the in the Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the Aria 1 Bedroom B8 Model at The Residences at Portwalk Place starting at $3,445 with a $4.71 price per square foot in the Hillcrest 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Chapel Street Residences | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria 1 Bedroom B8 | 1BR,1BA | $4.71 |
| Madison Residences | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| West End Yards | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.59 |
| Sagamore Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment is $2,200 at Madison Residences.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Portsmouth is starting from $2,146 at Sagamore Court.
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