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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBains Pointe
1100 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA from $400 (97 Rentals)
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$700 - $1,100
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityWaterview Colonial Manor Apartments
3628 Western Branch BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23707
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$875 - $1,050
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNew Port Landing
9 Seminole DrPortsmouth, VA 23702
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$950 - $1,100
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWelcome Home to The Grand at New Port!
3817 George Washington HwyPortsmouth, VA 23702
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCollinswood Lake Apartments
310 Navajo TrlPortsmouth, VA 23701
20-20 Farragut St
PortsmouthVA23702
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHarbor Square Apartments
911 Randolph StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowManor View Apartments
940 Chumley RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowIndependence Square
5120 George Washington HwyPortsmouth, VA 23702
14 Pollux Cir E
PortsmouthVA23701
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$1,115 - $1,337
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVictory Square 55+ Senior Community
900 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCrescent Place
2804 Turnpike RdPortsmouth, VA 23707
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Connelly
3802 Towne Point RdPortsmouth, VA 23703
86 Paul Jones St
PortsmouthVA23702
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$1,157 - $1,598
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStone Ridge Apartments
6200 Hightower RdPortsmouth, VA 23703
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$1,165 - $1,385
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBiltmore Commons Apartments
2341 Elliott AvePortsmouth, VA 23702
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidences at Crawford Farms
700 Cherokee RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySomyrr Properties
337 Mt Vernon AvePortsmouth, VA 23707
7 Decatur St
PortsmouthVA23702
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$1,225 - $1,540
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 21Hodges Manor Apartments
1008 Cherokee RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAbelia Square
6072 Churchland BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23703
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 26The Henley
3790 Pepperwood CtPortsmouth, VA 23703
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCedarfield at Churchland Apartments
4201 Cedar LnPortsmouth, VA 23703
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367 Middle St, Unit 1
367 Middle StPortsmouth, VA 23704
927 Green St
PortsmouthVA23704
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426 London St
426 London StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBeacon 303
303 Effingham StPortsmouth, VA 23704
708 Dinwiddie St
PortsmouthVA23704
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArbour Reach Apartments
3624 Tejo LnPortsmouth, VA 23703
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWelcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!
840 Lancer DrPortsmouth, VA 23701
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Cross Creek Apartments
2542 Bird LnPortsmouth, VA 23702
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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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Whispering Oaks Apts LP
2500 Oak Leaf WayPortsmouth, VA 23707
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Cavalier Gardens
808-814 Cavalier BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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Cedar Creek Apartments
5624 High St WPortsmouth, VA 23703
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Hodges Ferry East Townhomes
1017 Hodges Ferry RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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1112-1114 Victory Blvd
1112-1114 Victory BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23702
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Arbor Brook Apartments
3724 Deep Creek BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23702
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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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Turnpike Terrace
3721 Turnpike RdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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Belle Hall Apartment
159 Cheyenne TrlPortsmouth, VA 23701
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Victory Village
2304 Victory BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23702
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Five17 King
517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Churchland Forest
20 Woodmill CtPortsmouth, VA 23703
1220 W 38th St
NorfolkVA23508
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowProximity at ODU
1037 W 39th StNorfolk, VA 23508
1225 W 39th St
NorfolkVA23508
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityArbors at Western Branch
2500 Chesapeake Square Ring RdChesapeake, VA 23321
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $1,528 | $700 | $1,914 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $704 | $2,289 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $950 | $3,728 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $635 | $4,989 |
| Cheap Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,198 | $815 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portsmouth, VA
Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026Current apartment rentals in the Portsmouth, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portsmouth Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Downtown Portsmouth | $1,545 | $635 | 36 |
| Midtown Portsmouth | $1,547 | $700 | 20 |
| Old Towne Portsmouth | $1,918 | $1,115 | 18 |
Cheapest Available Portsmouth Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Portsmouth, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Bains Pointe in the Beacon Light neighborhood priced from $635. Proximity at ODU in the Edgewater neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portsmouth apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Pointe | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $635 |
| Proximity at ODU | Room In 4 Bed - 4 Bath - 2026(1/1/2026-6/30/2026) | 4BR,4BA | $815 |
| New Port Landing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Welcome Home to The Grand at New Port! | MLGR2BR | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Arbor Brook Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Collinswood Lake Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Harbor Square Apartments | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Riverstone I | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Manor View Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Crescent Place in the in the Culpepper Landing neighborhood starting from $1,351. The second greatest value Portsmouth apartment is the 3 Beds Model at Collinswood Lake Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Western Branch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Collinswood Lake Apartments | 3 Beds | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 426 London St | 426 London St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Arbour Reach Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor! | MC.2B1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Somyrr Properties | 2 BR 1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Residences at Crawford Farms | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Lake Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Bains Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Arbor Brook Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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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.
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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 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 $1,115.
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 $1,670.
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 31 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 $382 which is $1,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portsmouth.
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