Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $2,000 (8 Rentals)

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Hillcrest, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sagamore Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,195
Madison Residences1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
West End YardsS1AHStudio,1BA$2,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NH

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $3.36 price per square foot B2D Model at The Veridian Residences in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $3,310. The second greatest value Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Veridian ResidencesB2D2BR,2BA$3.36
Sagamore Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.93
The Residences at Portwalk PlaceAria 1 Bedroom B41BR,1BA$5.16
Madison Residences1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
Monarch Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.18
West End YardsS1AHStudio ,1BA$4.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NH with pricing that ranges from $1,210 to $4,400. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $2,095 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillcrest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest ranges from $2,095 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,330.

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