Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Road Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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559 Sagamore Ave

PortsmouthNH03801

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411 Middle St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

411 Middle St

411 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
Student Housing

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Frank Jones Brew Yard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Frank Jones Brew Yard

90 Brewery LnPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Millport Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Millport Apartments

1001 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Monarch Village
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Village

3548 Lafayette RdPortsmouth, NH 03801
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The Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines

43 BeechstonePortsmouth, NH 03801

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Madison Residences
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Residences

184-188 Madison StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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122 Lafayette Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

122 Lafayette Rd

122 Lafayette RdNorth Hampton, NH 03862

Ocean Road, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ocean Road Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Road area of Portsmouth, NH is a Studio unit found at Rockland Street Apartments priced from $1,650. Monarch Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here are the most affordable Ocean Road apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockland Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Monarch Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,225
Arbor View and The PinesMagnolia2BR,2BA$2,306
West End YardsS1AStudio,1BA$2,340
Sagamore Court2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2,378
The Veridian ResidencesB2G2BR,2BA$3,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Road, NH

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Road area is the $2.78 price per square foot 3T Model at Arbor View and The Pines in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $3,335. The second greatest value Ocean Road apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at Sagamore Court starting at $2,378 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Ocean Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Road apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor View and The Pines3T3BR,2BA$2.78
Sagamore Court2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.50
The Veridian ResidencesB2G2BR,2BA$3.53
821 Islington St, Unit 821 3rd flr821 Islington St2BR,1BA$2.40
Monarch Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.96
West End YardsS1AStudio ,1BA$4.88

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New Hampshire, including Portsmouth. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Road Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Road?

The cheapest apartment in Ocean Road is Rockland Street Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Ocean Road costs $3,885.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean Road?

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 Ocean Road that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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