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Patriots Park
2 Freedom CirPortsmouth, NH 03801
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $1,200 (32 Rentals)
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$1,650 - $2,100Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
Rockland Street Apartments
263 Rockland StPortsmouth, NH 03801
24 Monarch Wy
PortsmouthNH03801
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282 Middle Street, Unit 9
282 Middle StreetPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Sagamore Court
559-567 Sagamore AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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Arbor View and The Pines
43 BeechstonePortsmouth, NH 03801
168 Fleet St
PortsmouthNH03801
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179 Union St, Unit 2
179 Union StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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West End Yards
35 Hodgdon WayPortsmouth, NH 03801
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The Veridian Residences
70 Constitution AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
807 White Cedar Blvd
PortsmouthNH03801
107 White Cedar Blvd
PortsmouthNH03801
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$2,425 - $5,325Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1
Marlo on Mill Pond
75 Addorio WayPortsmouth, NH 03801
314 Islington St, Unit 5
314 Islington St
PortsmouthNH03801
909 State Street
PortsmouthNH03801
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
411 Middle St
411 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Winchester Place Apartments
107 Ledgewood DrPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Monarch Village
3548 Lafayette RdPortsmouth, NH 03801
134 Middle Street, Unit 10
134 Middle Street
PortsmouthNH03801
134 Middle Street, Unit 6
134 Middle Street
PortsmouthNH03801
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The Pines
43 BeechstonePortsmouth, NH 03801
2108 White Cedar Blvd
PortsmouthNH03801
702 White Cedar Blvd
PortsmouthNH03801
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Madison Residences
184-188 Madison StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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107 White Cedar Blvd
PortsmouthNH03801
314 Islington St
PortsmouthNH03801
530 Portsmouth Ave
GreenlandNH03840
371 Washington
RyeNH03870
16 E Atlantic Ave
RyeNH03870
393 Brackett Rd
RyeNH03870
393 Brackett Rd
RyeNH03870
1300 Ocean Blvd
RyeNH03870
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Hillcrest, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $2,167 | $1,260 | $3,295 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,704 | $1,290 | $3,765 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,486 | $1,680 | $4,835 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,294 | $3,000 | $5,240 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Portsmouth, NH is a Studio unit found at Monarch Village priced from $1,750. Sagamore Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,813. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Village | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Sagamore Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,813 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $2,463 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria 1 Bedroom B8 | 1BR,1BA | $3,495 |
| Saint James Place | x03 | 2BR,2BA | $3,650 |
| 8 Chapel Street Residences | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $4,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NH
As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest apartment is the x03 Model at Saint James Place starting at $3,650 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Ocean Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest 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 |
| Saint James Place | x03 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | 3T | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| 179 Union St, Unit 2 | 179 Union St | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria 1 Bedroom B8 | 1BR,1BA | $4.77 |
| West End Yards | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
| Sagamore Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.03 |
| Monarch Village | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillcrest?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillcrest is at Monarch Village listed at $1,750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $3,495 at The Residences at Portwalk Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $2,130 at Sagamore Court.
What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Monarch Village and starts from $3,000.
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