Cheap Homes for Rent in the Portsmouth Plains Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $1,900 (6 Rentals)

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property at 270 Richards Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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270 Richards Ave, Unit 4

270 Richards Ave
PortsmouthNH03801

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property at 623 Middle Rd

$2,475

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$2,475

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$2,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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623 Middle Rd, Unit A

623 Middle Rd
PortsmouthNH03801

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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 2 Beds unit found at Sagamore Court priced from $2,066. Rockland Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Portsmouth Plains apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sagamore Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,066
Rockland Street Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Arbor View and The PinesSapphire R2BR,1BA$2,478

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth Plains, NH

As of July 08, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yokens of PortsmouthMiddle Unit 4 Baths (Blue/White)3BR,3.5BA$2.58
8 Chapel Street Residences3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3.22
Saint James Placex032BR,2BA$3.45
Arbor View and The Pines3T3BR,2BA$3.09
697-1 Islington St, Unit 697 Islington St Apt 1697-1 Islington St3BR,1BA$3.00
Sagamore Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.75
823 Islington St, Unit 2823 Islington St1BR,1BA$2.93
Sage PortsmouthFranklin1BR,1BA$4.56
163 Islington St, Unit #2163 Islington St1BR,1BA$3.50
West End YardsA1B1BR,1BA$4.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portsmouth Plains

What type of rentals are currently available in Portsmouth Plains?

There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth Plains, NH with pricing that ranges from $1,260 to $5,250. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portsmouth Plains ranging from $1,995 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portsmouth Plains?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portsmouth Plains ranges from $1,995 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,320.

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