
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA from $400 with Washer/Dryer (49 Rentals)
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220 Avondale Rd

Independence Square

Crescent Place

Hodges Manor Apartments

The Connelly

Abelia Square

Cedarfield at Churchland Apartments

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426 London St
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The Henley

Arbour Reach Apartments

The Grand at Mallard

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Residences at Crawford Farms

Westwinds

Edgefield Apartments

Churchland Square

Holley Pointe

Merrifields Estates Apartments
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Whispering Oaks Apts LP

Cedar Creek Apartments

Hodges Ferry East Townhomes

Victory Village

Five17 King

Churchland Forest

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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Chesapeake Pointe

751 Shirley Ave

The James

1112 Sir Gawaine Dr
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Market Heights Apartments

The Lofts at 119

Elkhart Apartments

1023 W 38th St

Aspire at Church St.

Sunnybrook Apartments

The Loraine

Holland House Apartments

Savoy Apartments
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Geneva Square Apartments

Pelham Place

Thrive Apartment Homes

College Square Duplexes
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 | $1,553 | $700 | $2,099 |
| Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $825 | $2,344 |
| Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $950 | $3,156 |
| Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $1,365 | $4,929 |
| Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
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Portsmouth, VAPopulation: 94,632
Ranked #340
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Portsmouth, VA
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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 $1,816.
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 8 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 $233 which is $1,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portsmouth.
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.