Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH (88 Rentals)

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42 Market St, Unit Apt #3
$1,995
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

42 Market St, Unit Apt #3

42 Market StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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property at 623 Middle Rd

$2,475

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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623 Middle Rd, Unit A

623 Middle Rd
PortsmouthNH03801

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property at 192 Willard Ave

$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 26

192 Willard Ave

PortsmouthNH03801

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property at 99 Foundry Pl

$3,150 - $4,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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99 Foundry Pl

PortsmouthNH03801
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2 Bow St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Bow St

2 Bow StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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425 Middle St
Studio Apartments

425 Middle St

425 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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186 Miller Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

186 Miller Ave

186 Miller AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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361 Miller Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

361 Miller Ave

361 Miller AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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452 Richards Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

452 Richards Ave

452 Richards AvePortsmouth, NH 03801

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53-55 Columbia St
4 Bedroom Apartments

53-55 Columbia St

53-55 Columbia StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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608 State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

608 State St

608 State StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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846 State St
Studio Apartments

846 State St

846 State StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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536 Islington St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

536 Islington St

536 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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170 Austin St
5 Bedroom Apartments

170 Austin St

170 Austin StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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33-35 Union St
Studio Apartments

33-35 Union St

33-35 Union StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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1200 Islington St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Islington St

1200 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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278 Cabot St
Studio Apartments

278 Cabot St

278 Cabot StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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85 Austin St
2 Bedroom Apartments

85 Austin St

85 Austin StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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241 Middle St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 Middle St

241 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801

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South End, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End, Portsmouth, NH

Ranked #6

Among cities in New Hampshire for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about South End

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South End area of Portsmouth, NH?

As of today, July 26, 2026, there are currently 88 available South End apartments priced from $1,650 to $5,045, with an average monthly rent of $3,400.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South End Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South End ranges from $1,850 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,846.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South End cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South End range from $2,375 to $5,045. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,684.

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