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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 | $1,561 | $700 | $2,099 |
| Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $825 | $2,344 |
| Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $950 | $3,142 |
| Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,350 | $4,929 |
| Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
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What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portsmouth?
The cheapest apartment in Portsmouth is Holley Pointe which is listed at $507, while the average apartment in Portsmouth costs $1,815.
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 10 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 $258 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portsmouth.
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