9 Horne Ave
PortsmouthVA23701
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA from $825 (78 Rentals)
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3628 Western Branch BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23707
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$875
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9 Seminole DrPortsmouth, VA 23702
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2 Axson StPortsmouth, VA 23702
1527 Highland Ave
PortsmouthVA23704
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310 Navajo TrlPortsmouth, VA 23701
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$1,093
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5120 George Washington HwyPortsmouth, VA 23702
146 Florida Ave
PortsmouthVA23707
742 Mt Vernon Ave
PortsmouthVA23707
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Victory Square 55+ Senior Community
900 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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$1,130
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCrescent Place
2804 Turnpike RdPortsmouth, VA 23707
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5Manor View Apartments
940 Chumley RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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$1,150
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303 Effingham StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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$1,157
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6200 Hightower RdPortsmouth, VA 23703
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$1,200 - $1,350
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3802 Towne Point RdPortsmouth, VA 23703
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Residences at Crawford Farms
700 Cherokee RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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1008 Cherokee RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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Starboard Townhomes
543 Edwards StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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$1,250 - $1,520
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Henley
3790 Pepperwood CtPortsmouth, VA 23703
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$1,250 - $1,300
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityCedarfield at Churchland Apartments
4201 Cedar LnPortsmouth, VA 23703
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAbelia Square
6072 Churchland BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23703
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$1,275
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367 Middle St, Unit 3, Unit 3
367 Middle StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 20Montgomery Square Apartments
714 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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3601 Gateway DrPortsmouth, VA 23703
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$1,347
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5699 Craneybrook LnPortsmouth, VA 23703
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Shea Terrace
253 Constitution AvePortsmouth, VA 23704
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Merrifields Estates Apartments
4100 Queenswood DrPortsmouth, VA 23703
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Cedar Creek Apartments
5624 High St WPortsmouth, VA 23703
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2500 Oak Leaf WayPortsmouth, VA 23707
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1112-1114 Victory Blvd
1112-1114 Victory BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23702
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9 Aylwin Rd
PortsmouthVA23702
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Green Street Apartments
610 Green StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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The Flats at Gum Drive
3593-3607 Gum DrPortsmouth, VA 23707
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London Oaks
2680 High StPortsmouth, VA 23707
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PortsmouthVA23707
322 Washington St
PortsmouthVA23704
104 Cushing St
PortsmouthVA23702
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517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
821 Mt Vernon Ave
PortsmouthVA23707
2711 Detroit St
PortsmouthVA23707
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804 City Park Ave
PortsmouthVA23701
1707 Holladay St
PortsmouthVA23704
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Tower 507
507 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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$960 - $1,750
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2500 Chesapeake Square Ring RdChesapeake, VA 23321
1401 W 40th St
NorfolkVA23508
1401 W 40th St
NorfolkVA23508
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Riverstone I
2604 Townhouse LnChesapeake, VA 23323
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$1,097 - $1,362
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityOrigin Circle at Kindred
451 Church StNorfolk, VA 23501
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$1,116 - $1,416
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431 Church StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Marina Point
1301 Canal DrChesapeake, VA 23323
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $700 | $1,967 |
| Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $825 | $2,449 |
| Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $950 | $3,300 |
| Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,250 | $4,989 |
| Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $2,295 | $3,350 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portsmouth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Portsmouth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portsmouth is under $1,116.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portsmouth?
The cheapest apartment in Portsmouth is New Port Landing which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Portsmouth costs $2,709.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portsmouth?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Portsmouth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Portsmouth?
Cheap apartments in Portsmouth have an average cost of $351 which is $2,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portsmouth.
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