1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA (212 Rentals)

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151 Florida Ave
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151 Florida Ave

151 Florida AvePortsmouth, VA 23707
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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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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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511 County St
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511 County St

511 County 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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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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Shea Terrace
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Shea Terrace

253 Constitution AvePortsmouth, VA 23704
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Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 13, 2026

There are currently 18 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 Portsmouth8$1,509$1,115
Old Towne Portsmouth6$1,399$1,115
Midtown Portsmouth4$1,225$825

Largest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, VA is found at Collinswood Lake Apartments in the Western Branch neighborhood and is 940 square feet priced from $995. Metro On Granby Apartments in the Dnc neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 936 square feet and currently listed start at $1,759. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Collinswood Lake Apartments1 Bed940 Sq Ft$995
Metro On Granby ApartmentsThe Venetian Loft D936 Sq Ft$1,759
Nav850The Sugar Maple - Renovated936 Sq Ft$1,918
First Colony FlatsFirst Colony Flats Unit 209916 Sq Ft$1,709
Meridian HarbourviewAvailable Now-Luxury 1 BR- Call for leasing det...915 Sq Ft$1,710
Riverstone I1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic900 Sq Ft$1,030
Westwinds1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom900 Sq Ft$1,325
Sterling KingTHE GOSPORT864 Sq Ft$1,613
The Alexander at Ghent825 Sq Ft$1,775
142 West YorkFitzgerald821 Sq Ft$1,999

Cheapest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 13, 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 $1,630. 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
Riverstone I1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic$1,030
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors$1,075
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore$1,115
Abelia Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated$1,250
Westwinds1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,325
Unity Place at KindredA3$1,392
(Transitioned)Botetourt01a$1,400
Ashton Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,425

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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.

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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 $1,630.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portsmouth is a 940 square feet unit starting from $995 at Collinswood Lake Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portsmouth is currently 1,302 sq ft.

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