Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, OH Under $1,200 (26 Rentals)

218 Sycamore St

2 W 11th St

1923 Monroe Ave
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66 Lower Garfield Rd

28 Sugar Maple Ln

1439 6th Ave

110 Morris St

230 Terrace Ave
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60 Honey Bee Ln

11 Alice Ct

6185 Rosalind Rd

1905 Doulton Ave

1031 Mount Vernon Rd

33 N Paint St

1311 Huntington Ave

52 Nathan Drive
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60 Township Rd 1118

6466 Farmdale Rd

926 Conner Ct

607 20th St

611 20th St W
Portsmouth, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $750 | $1,500 |
Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $900 | $1,650 |
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Getting Around Portsmouth, OH
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.