1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA (183 Rentals)

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721 Dinwiddie St

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Shea Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shea Terrace

253 Constitution AvePortsmouth, VA 23704
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London Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

London Oaks

2680 High StPortsmouth, VA 23707
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Five17 King
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Five17 King

517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Tower 507
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tower 507

507 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Crawford House
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Crawford House

430 Crawford StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Sterling King
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Sterling King

714 Court StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Lincoln Park
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Lincoln Park

4 Lexington DrPortsmouth, VA 23704
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344 Court St
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344 Court St

344 Court StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Phoebus Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Phoebus Square

606 Phoebus StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Malvern Hill
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Malvern Hill

426 King 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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Lexington Place
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Lexington Place

1 Lexington DrPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Swanson Homes
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Swanson Homes

1746 South 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

511 County St

511 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704

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Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 31, 2025

There are currently 21 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Portsmouth, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $825 to $1,758. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Portsmouth with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Portsmouth12$1,509$1,050
Old Towne Portsmouth7$1,410$1,050
Midtown Portsmouth2$1,090$825

Largest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, VA is found at 201 Twenty One in the South Brambleton neighborhood and is 1,027 square feet priced from $1,860. Attain at Harbour View has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 911 square feet and currently listed start at $1,757. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
201 Twenty OneA061,027 Sq Ft$1,860
Attain at Harbour ViewThe Neptune A20K911 Sq Ft$1,757
Attain Downtown EastThe Duke *Newly Renovated Homes Available910 Sq Ft$1,890
Sterling KingTHE GOSPORT864 Sq Ft$1,613
Stone Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,092
The Alexander at GhentThe Granby Floor Plan825 Sq Ft$1,725
The JamesThe Twain824 Sq Ft$1,901
Duke Grace Apartments1 bedroom810 Sq Ft$1,425
Hague TowersBrambleton800 Sq Ft$1,575

Cheapest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, VA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,092 at Stone Ridge Apartments . The second most affordable Portsmouth 1 Bedroom is the The Commodore Model at Victory Square 55+ Senior Community starting at $1,099 in the South Brambleton neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portsmouth is currently $1,575. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Stone Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,092
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore$1,099
Residences at Crawford Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated$1,110
Aspire at Church St.One Bedroom/One Bathroom$1,119
Marina Point1/1 Classic$1,120
Starboard Townhomes1bd/1ba$1,199
Abelia Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated$1,250
Unity Place at KindredA3$1,392
Silvertree Seniors1 Bed, 1 bath$1,409

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Portsmouth, VA

Ranked #19

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Portsmouth, VA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Stone Ridge Apartments listed at $1,092.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth is $1,575.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portsmouth is a 1,027 square feet unit starting from $1,860 at 201 Twenty One.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portsmouth is currently 1,393 sq ft.

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