
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA Under $1,200 (49 Rentals)


New Port Landing

Stone Ridge Apartments

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Residences at Crawford Farms

Crescent Place

Independence Square

Manor View Apartments

Collinswood Lake Apartments

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Victory Square 55+ Senior Community
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Waterview Colonial Manor Apartments

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301 Broad St, Unit Apt 3

1003 Douglas Ave

1527 Highland Ave

220 Avondale Rd

635 South St

3587 Gum Dr

424 London St

9 Aylwin Rd
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143 Maryland Ave

1112-1114 Victory Blvd

Shea Terrace

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Cedar Creek Apartments

Green Street Apartments

Merrifields Estates Apartments

The Flats at Gum Drive

London Oaks
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Five17 King

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Taylor Pointe Apartments

Unity Place at Kindred

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Riverstone I

Origin Circle at Kindred

Arbors at Western Branch

3408 Bainbridge Blvd

Taylor-Whittle Apartments

812 W 27th St
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Village Pointe Apartments

Berkley Apartments

The Broadmoor

3917 Bowdens Ferry Road

618-620 W Olney Rd

Wayne & Stanfield Apartments

Belleville Meadows

Clairmont at Campostella I

Market Heights Apartments
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The Orchards at Belleville

Holland House Apartments

The Lofts at 119

Reunion Senior Living at Kindred
Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $1,572 | $700 | $1,953 |
| Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $825 | $2,631 |
| Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $950 | $4,598 |
| Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,157 | $667 | $4,649 |
| Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth is $1,673.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portsmouth is a 911 square feet unit starting from $2,268 at Attain at Harbour View.
What is the average size for Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portsmouth is currently 285 sq ft.
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