
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA from $481 with Washer/Dryer (67 Rentals)
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Independence Square

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Crescent Place

220 Sandpiper Dr

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Residences at Crawford Farms

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Hodges Manor Apartments

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The Connelly

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Abelia Square

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Cedarfield at Churchland Apartments

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The Henley
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The Grand at Mallard

1609 Spratley St, Unit A

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Arbour Reach Apartments

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Westwinds

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Edgefield Apartments

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Churchland Square

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Residences at Paradise Creek

415 Carver Cir

1203 Tatum Ave

Merrifields Estates Apartments
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Whispering Oaks Apts LP

Cedar Creek Apartments

Hodges Ferry East Townhomes

1527 Highland Ave

Victory Village

Five17 King

Churchland Forest

North311

Tower 507

Stanley Court- No Cost Utilities *
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2321 Columbus Ave

3674A Towne Point Rd

Holley Pointe

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Arbors at Western Branch

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Riverstone I

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Origin Circle at Kindred

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Unity Place at Kindred

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Harvard Apartments

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Chesapeake Pointe

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1017 38th St
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The James

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Taylor Pointe Apartments

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1100 Wilson Rd

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The Alexander at Ghent

Market Heights Apartments

The Lofts at 119

Elkhart Apartments

1023 W 38th St

Sunnybrook Apartments

The Loraine
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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 | $1,573 | $700 | $2,034 |
| Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $825 | $2,600 |
| Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $950 | $3,176 |
| Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $635 | $4,649 |
| Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $2,500 | $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
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 Kinship at Kindred which is listed at $481, while the average apartment in Portsmouth costs $1,802.
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 12 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 $207 which is $1,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portsmouth.
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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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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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