
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA from $635 with Utilities Included (40 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Portsmouth.


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The Grand at New Port

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Independence Square

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Collinswood Lake Apartments

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Manor View Apartments

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Montgomery Square Apartments

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Biltmore Commons Apartments

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Abelia Square
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The Grand at Mallard

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Arbour Reach Apartments

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Edgefield Apartments

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Churchland Square

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Cavalier Gardens

Cedar Creek Apartments
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Churchland Forest

Tower 507

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Arbors at Western Branch
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Hunters Point

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Maplewood

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Taylor Pointe Apartments

Belleville Meadows

Berkley Apartments

The Broadmoor

The Lofts at 119

Elkhart Apartments
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Geneva Square Apartments

Pelham Place

Thrive Apartment Homes
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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 | $1,579 | $700 | $1,992 |
| Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $825 | $2,433 |
| Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $950 | $3,462 |
| Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $635 | $4,649 |
| Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $1,900 | $2,627 |
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Portsmouth, VAPopulation: 94,632
Ranked #340
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Portsmouth, VA
Churchland Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portsmouth Apartments
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 $1,780.
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 11 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 $317 which is $1,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portsmouth.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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