Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $2,100 (5 Rentals)

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90 Fleet St

PortsmouthNH03801

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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 Studio unit found at Monarch Village priced from $1,799. Sagamore Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch Village0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,799
Sagamore Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,250
Arbor View and The PinesMagnolia2BR,2BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NH

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $2.33 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Arbor View and The Pines in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Sagamore Court starting at $2,250 with a $3.00 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.
Arbor View and The PinesMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.33
Sagamore Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.00
West End YardsA1DD1BR,1BA$4.41
Madison Residences1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
163 Islington St, Unit #2163 Islington St1BR,1BA$3.42
Monarch Village0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NH with pricing that ranges from $1,210 to $4,740. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $2,100 to $6,000.

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 $2,100 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,641.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillcrest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest range from $2,225 to $4,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,450.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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