
Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA Under $1,200 (83 Rentals)


Stone Ridge Apartments

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Residences at Crawford Farms

Crescent Place

Manor View Apartments

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Victory Square 55+ Senior Community

Collinswood Lake Apartments

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Beacon 303

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New Port Landing

Waterview Colonial Manor Apartments

124 Tyler Crescent E

915 Green St

638 Mt Vernon Ave

424 London St

3607 Gum Rd

3587 Gum Dr

16 Pollux Cir E
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12 Pollux Cir E

436 Court St

522 Portsmouth Blvd

220 Avondale Rd

531 County St

9 Aylwin Rd

1003 Douglas Ave

1112-1114 Victory Blvd

Five17 King

Victory Village
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Belle Hall Apartment

Bains Pointe

Turnpike Terrace

Holley Pointe

London Oaks

The Flats at Gum Drive

Arbor Brook Apartments

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Cedar Creek Apartments

Cavalier Gardens
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Shea Terrace

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Unity Place at Kindred

Origin Circle at Kindred

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Taylor Pointe Apartments

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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 Under $1200 | $1,568 | $700 | $2,099 |
| Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,654 | $825 | $2,254 |
| Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,837 | $950 | $3,139 |
| Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,165 | $1,350 | $4,929 |
| Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,187 | $1,950 | $2,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portsmouth
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Portsmouth Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Portsmouth ranges from $825 to $2,254 with an average monthly rent of $1,654.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Portsmouth range from $950 to $3,139. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,837.
How expensive are Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 127 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Portsmouth on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $4,929 - averaging $2,165 for the location.
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