
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA from $400 with Washer/Dryer (65 Rentals)
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220 Avondale Rd

1527 Highland Ave

Independence Square

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301 Broad St, Unit Apt 3

424 London St

Crescent Place

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Residences at Crawford Farms

Hodges Manor Apartments

The Connelly
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Abelia Square

Cedarfield at Churchland Apartments

The Henley

The Grand at Mallard

The Quarters at Park View

Arbour Reach Apartments

Westwinds

Edgefield Apartments

Churchland Square

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38 Carver Cir, Unit 36
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1609 Spratley St, Unit A

Holley Pointe

Merrifields Estates Apartments

Whispering Oaks Apts LP

Cedar Creek Apartments

Hodges Ferry East Townhomes

Victory Village

Five17 King

Churchland Forest

Sterling King
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5150 Castle Way

Crawford House

Tower 507

Stanley Court- No Cost Utilities *

Arbors at Western Branch

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Riverstone I

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Taylor Pointe Apartments

Origin Circle at Kindred

Unity Place at Kindred

Harvard Apartments
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1401 W 40th St

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Chesapeake Pointe

The James

1100 Wilson Rd

241 Granby St

1112 Hoover Ave, Unit B

Market Heights Apartments

The Lofts at 119

Elkhart Apartments

1023 W 38th St
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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 | $1,582 | $700 | $1,960 |
| Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $825 | $2,581 |
| Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $950 | $4,615 |
| Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $667 | $4,649 |
| Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $1,900 | $2,950 |
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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
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
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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 $1,672.
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 7 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 $259 which is $1,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portsmouth.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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