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Rockland Street Apartments
263 Rockland StPortsmouth, NH 03801
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $1,200 (21 Rentals)
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Sagamore Court
559-567 Sagamore AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
132-136 State Street
PortsmouthNH03801
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42 Market St, Unit Apt #3
42 Market StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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163 Islington St, Unit #2
163 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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823 Islington St, Unit 2
823 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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West End Yards
35 Hodgdon WayPortsmouth, NH 03801
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126 Hill St, Unit 126 Hill St Portsmouth NH
126 Hill StPortsmouth, NH 03801
310-312 Miller Ave
PortsmouthNH03801
175-177 Myrtle Ave
PortsmouthNH03801
623 Middle Rd, Unit A
623 Middle Rd
PortsmouthNH03801
314 Islington St, Unit 5
314 Islington St
PortsmouthNH03801
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
411 Middle St
411 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Frank Jones Brew Yard
90 Brewery LnPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Winchester Place Apartments
107 Ledgewood DrPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Millport Apartments
1001 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
270 Richards Ave, Unit 4
270 Richards Ave
PortsmouthNH03801
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Madison Residences
184-188 Madison StPortsmouth, NH 03801
185 Madison St
PortsmouthNH03801
314 Islington St
PortsmouthNH03801
159 State Street
PortsmouthNH03801
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South End, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South End Studio Apartments | $2,378 | $1,650 | $3,500 |
| South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,805 | $1,996 | $3,550 |
| South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,589 | $2,248 | $5,045 |
| South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,075 | $3,300 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End 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 $2,248. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Rockland Street Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,248 |
| West End Yards | A1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,615 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria 1 Bedroom B8 | 1BR,1BA | $3,495 |
| 8 Chapel Street Residences | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $4,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, NH
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $3.22 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 8 Chapel Street Residences in the in the Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 42 Market St Model at 42 Market St, Unit Apt #3 starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 8 Chapel Street Residences | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 42 Market St, Unit Apt #3 | 42 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 697-1 Islington St, Unit 697 Islington St Apt 1 | 697-1 Islington St | 3BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 126 Hill St, Unit 126 Hill St Portsmouth NH | 126 Hill St | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Sagamore Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 823 Islington St, Unit 2 | 823 Islington St | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 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 South End Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment is $2,100 at Rockland Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South End Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South End is starting from $2,185 at Sagamore Court.
What is the most affordable South End Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 8 Chapel Street Residences and starts from $4,500.
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