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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 (22 Rentals)
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Rockland Street Apartments
263 Rockland StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Arbor View and The Pines
43 BeechstonePortsmouth, NH 03801
45 Monarch Wy
PortsmouthNH03801
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Sagamore Court
559-567 Sagamore AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
249 Islington St
PortsmouthNH03801
559 Sagamore Ave
PortsmouthNH03801
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132-136 State Street
PortsmouthNH03801
50 Monarch Wy
PortsmouthNH03801
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The Veridian Residences
70 Constitution AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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West End Yards
35 Hodgdon WayPortsmouth, NH 03801
90 Fleet St, Unit 5-1 McIntosh Condo's, Unit 5-1 McIntosh Condo's
90 Fleet St
PortsmouthNH03801
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411 Middle St
411 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Frank Jones Brew Yard
90 Brewery LnPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Millport Apartments
1001 Islington 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
514 Middle Street
PortsmouthNH03801
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The Pines
43 BeechstonePortsmouth, NH 03801
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Madison Residences
184-188 Madison StPortsmouth, NH 03801
401 State Street
PortsmouthNH03801
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238 Deer St
PortsmouthNH03801
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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 | $2,269 | $1,260 | $3,295 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $1,290 | $3,850 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,680 | $4,795 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $3,200 | $4,650 |
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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 Rockland Street Apartments priced from $1,650. Sagamore Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Sagamore Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $2,028 |
| West End Yards | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,305 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria Studio A3 | Studio,1BA | $3,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NH
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $2.63 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Monarch Village in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $3,425. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 3T Model at Arbor View and The Pines starting at $3,303 with a $2.75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Village | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | 3T | 3BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| The Veridian Residences | B2G | 2BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| 450 Islington St, Unit West End | 450 Islington St | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 29-41 Congress St | Apt. D | 1BR,1.5BA | $4.29 |
| Sagamore Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria Studio A3 | Studio ,1BA | $4.88 |
| West End Yards | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $3,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Rockland Street Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $3,391.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 2 regular apartments in Hillcrest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $117 which is $3,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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