1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA (228 Rentals)

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850 Crawford PkyPortsmouth, VA 23704
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543 Edwards StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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2 Axson St, Unit C, Unit C
$950
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2 Axson St, Unit C, Unit C

2 Axson StPortsmouth, VA 23702
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$1,100

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742 Mt Vernon Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 146 Florida Ave

$1,100

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146 Florida Ave

PortsmouthVA23707

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property at 9 Aylwin Rd

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9 Aylwin Rd

PortsmouthVA23702
property at 322 Washington St

$1,150

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$1,150

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322 Washington St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 104 Cushing St

$1,200

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104 Cushing St

PortsmouthVA23702
property at 821 Mt Vernon Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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821 Mt Vernon Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 2711 Detroit St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2711 Detroit St

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 1707 Holladay St

$1,350

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$1,350

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1707 Holladay St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 804 City Park Ave

$1,350

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804 City Park Ave

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 146 Florida Ave

$1,100

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146 Florida Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
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Kirn on High Street
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Kirn on High Street

339 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Woodland Park
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Woodland Park

343 Missy Elliott BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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303 North St
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303 North St

303 North StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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344 Maryland Ave
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344 Maryland Ave

344 Maryland AvePortsmouth, VA 23707
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1520 Prentis Ave
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1520 Prentis Ave

1520 Prentis AvePortsmouth, VA 23704
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4570 Greenwood Dr
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4570 Greenwood Dr

4570 Greenwood DrPortsmouth, VA 23701
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424 London St
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424 London St

424 London StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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356 Broad St
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356 Broad St

356 Broad StPortsmouth, VA 23707
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Westhampton
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Westhampton

327 Washington StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Hamilton Place
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Hamilton Place

1026 Patriot WayPortsmouth, VA 23707
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Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 28, 2026

There are currently 26 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Portsmouth, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $825 to $1,918. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Portsmouth with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Portsmouth9$1,567$1,115
Midtown Portsmouth9$1,225$825
Old Towne Portsmouth8$1,294$1,115

Largest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, VA is found at Heritage at Freemason Harbour in the Dnc neighborhood and is 954 square feet priced from $2,028. Collinswood Lake Apartments in the Western Branch neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 940 square feet and currently listed start at $995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Heritage at Freemason HarbourDuke954 Sq Ft$2,028
Collinswood Lake Apartments1 Bed940 Sq Ft$995
Nav850The Sugar Maple - Renovated936 Sq Ft$1,918
Metro On Granby ApartmentsThe Venetian Loft C921 Sq Ft$1,728
Meridian HarbourviewNew season, new space, new beginnings.915 Sq Ft$1,710
Attain at Harbour ViewThe Neptune A20K911 Sq Ft$2,206
Attain Downtown EastThe Duke910 Sq Ft$1,834
Westwinds1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom900 Sq Ft$1,325
Sterling KingTHE GOSPORT864 Sq Ft$1,613
Stone Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,157

Cheapest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, VA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $875 at New Port Landing in the Camelot neighborhood. The second most affordable Portsmouth 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed Model at Collinswood Lake Apartments starting at $995 in the Western Branch neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portsmouth is currently $1,619. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath$875
Collinswood Lake Apartments1 Bed$995
The Orchards at BellevilleThe Magnolia$1,073
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore$1,115
Unity Place at KindredA3$1,116
Crescent Place1 Bedroom$1,130
Beacon 303Renovated and Spacious 1BR In Downtown Portsmouth$1,150
Stone Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,157
Hodges Manor ApartmentsThe Oak$1,225
Residences at Crawford Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated$1,225

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Portsmouth Overview

Wouldn’t you love living within a few hours of amazing seafood, bustling nightlife, tons of history, and beautiful hiking and outdoor activities? Well if you choose to call Portsmouth, VA home, then you can experience all of these and so much more! Portsmouth is a city that is loved by many, and thousands of tourists flock to this area each and every year. From mild temperatures and delicious food to museums and one-of-a-kind festivals, Portsmouth is a place that we all dream about.

Why live in Portsmouth, VA?

Due to the many historical sites, tons of exciting festivals, and close proximity to just about everything, Portsmouth, VA is the perfect place to live your life to the fullest. And by being right along the edge of the eastern part of the U.S., escaping to the beach and soaking in the view is just minutes away! These are just a few reasons why many people choose to look for homes and apartments in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, VA
Population: 94,632

Ranked #340

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Portsmouth with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Portsmouth is at New Port Landing listed at $875.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth is $1,619.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portsmouth is a 954 square feet unit starting from $2,028 at Heritage at Freemason Harbour.

What is the average size for Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portsmouth is currently 652 sq ft.

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