
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, RI from $1,300 (13 Rentals)
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Ade Bethune House

20 Bradley Terrace

2 School Ct, Unit 2B

5 Ryan Ave

503 Wood St
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503 Wood St

34 Mount Hope Ave

East Bay Village

39 Bourne St

137 Bradford St

229 Smith St
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139 Bradford St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $1,552 | $1,300 | $1,900 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,308 | $8,500 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $1,900 | $3,000 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $2,550 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Portsmouth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portsmouth, RI is a 2 Beds unit found at Ade Bethune House priced from $1,570. 137 Bradford St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portsmouth apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ade Bethune House | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| 137 Bradford St | 2W | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Harbor Village | The Intrepid | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
| East Bay Village | The Aquidneck | 1BR,1BA | $2,055 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, RI
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth area is the $1.59 price per square foot 11 Monroe Ave Model at 11 Monroe Ave, Unit 2 in the starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Portsmouth apartment is the 65 Burton St Model at 65 Burton St starting at $2,900 with a $2.43 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Monroe Ave, Unit 2 | 11 Monroe Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 65 Burton St | 65 Burton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 110 Church St, Unit 1 | 110 Church St | 3BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 43 Congregational St, Unit 1 | 43 Congregational St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
| Ade Bethune House | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 3 Buttonwood St | 3 Buttonwood St | 3BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 137 Bradford St | 3E | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| East Bay Village | The Aquidneck | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Harbor Village | The Intrepid | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 2 School Ct, Unit 2B | 2 School Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portsmouth Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment is $1,810 at Harbor Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth is starting from $1,570 at Ade Bethune House.
What is the most affordable Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 137 Bradford St and starts from $2,000.
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