
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portsmouth Plains Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $1,200 (28 Rentals)
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Rockland Street Apartments

Sagamore Court

132-136 State Street

163 Islington St, Unit #2

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42 Market St, Unit Apt #3

Arbor View and The Pines
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823 Islington St, Unit 2

1703 White Cedar Blvd

The Veridian Residences

West End Yards

310-312 Miller Ave

235 Maplewood Ave

175-177 Myrtle Ave
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314 Islington St, Unit 5

411 Middle St

Frank Jones Brew Yard

Millport Apartments

Winchester Place Apartments

The Pines

401 State Street
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270 Richards Ave, Unit 4

1703 White Cedar Blvd

290 Pleasant St

Madison Residences

185 Madison St

2454 Lafayette Rd

777 Middle Rd
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Portsmouth Plains, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth Plains?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Plains Studio Apartments | $2,239 | $1,260 | $3,500 |
| Portsmouth Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,716 | $1,290 | $4,100 |
| Portsmouth Plains 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $1,680 | $5,250 |
| Portsmouth Plains 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,961 | $3,300 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Portsmouth Plains Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portsmouth Plains area of Portsmouth, NH is a 1 Bed unit found at Rockland Street Apartments priced from $2,100. Sagamore Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Portsmouth Plains apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland Street Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| West End Yards | A1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,615 |
| Sage Portsmouth | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $3,300 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria 1 Bedroom B8 | 1BR,1BA | $3,495 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | 3T | 3BR,2BA | $3,771 |
| 8 Chapel Street Residences | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $4,500 |
| Saint James Place | x03 | 2BR,2BA | $4,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth Plains, NH
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth Plains area is the $2.58 price per square foot Middle Unit 4 Baths (Blue/White) Model at Yokens of Portsmouth in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $4,650. The second greatest value Portsmouth Plains apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 8 Chapel Street Residences starting at $4,500 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portsmouth Plains apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokens of Portsmouth | Middle Unit 4 Baths (Blue/White) | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.58 |
| 8 Chapel Street Residences | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Saint James Place | x03 | 2BR,2BA | $3.45 |
| Arbor View and The Pines | 3T | 3BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| 697-1 Islington St, Unit 697 Islington St Apt 1 | 697-1 Islington St | 3BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 823 Islington St, Unit 2 | 823 Islington St | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Sage Portsmouth | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Opus 1 Bedroom A3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.93 |
| West End Yards | B1D | 2BR,1BA | $4.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portsmouth Plains Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portsmouth Plains Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portsmouth Plains Apartment is $2,100 at Rockland Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Portsmouth Plains Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth Plains is starting from $2,200 at Sagamore Court.
What is the most affordable Portsmouth Plains Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Portsmouth Plains Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbor View and The Pines and starts from $3,771.
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