1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA (223 Rentals)

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850 Crawford PkyPortsmouth, VA 23704
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property at 1003 Douglas Ave

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1003 Douglas Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 531 County St

$900

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531 County St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 9 Aylwin Rd

$900

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9 Aylwin Rd

PortsmouthVA23702

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property at 804 City Park Ave

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804 City Park Ave

PortsmouthVA23701
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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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Hamilton Place
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Hamilton Place

1026 Patriot WayPortsmouth, VA 23707
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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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531-533 County St
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531-533 County St

531-533 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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414 London St
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414 London St

414 London StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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424 North St
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424 North St

424 North StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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511 County St
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511 County St

511 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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329 North St
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329 North St

329 North StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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525 North St
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525 North St

525 North StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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984 Cherokee Rd
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984 Cherokee Rd

984 Cherokee RdPortsmouth, VA 23701

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Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 12, 2026

There are currently 27 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Portsmouth, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $825 to $1,699. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Portsmouth with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Portsmouth12$1,222$900
Old Towne Portsmouth12$1,160$900
Midtown Portsmouth3$1,245$825

Largest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, VA is found at First Colony Flats in the South Brambleton neighborhood and is 916 square feet priced from $1,709. Attain at Harbour View has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 911 square feet and currently listed start at $2,076. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
First Colony FlatsFirst Colony Flats Unit 209916 Sq Ft$1,709
Attain at Harbour ViewThe Neptune A20K911 Sq Ft$2,076
Taylor Bend Apartments1b1.5b909 Sq Ft$1,425
Stone Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,157
Lofts at Front StreetA4 Join our Waitlist Today!813 Sq Ft$1,825
Crescent Place1 Bedroom812 Sq Ft$1,144
PARK 216Everglades765 Sq Ft$1,868
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors760 Sq Ft$1,135
Nav850The Sycamore751 Sq Ft$1,584
Residences at Crawford Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated750 Sq Ft$1,245

Cheapest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 12, 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 A1 Model at Beacon303 at Olde Towne Apartments starting at $1,050 in the Dnc neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portsmouth is currently $1,641. 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
Beacon303 at Olde Towne ApartmentsA1$1,050
Unity Place at KindredA3$1,116
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore$1,129
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors$1,135
Crescent Place1 Bedroom$1,144
Stone Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,157
Hodges Manor ApartmentsThe Oak$1,225
Residences at Crawford Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated$1,245

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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

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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 $1,641.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portsmouth is a 916 square feet unit starting from $1,709 at First Colony Flats.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portsmouth is currently 851 sq ft.

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