
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA (34 Rentals)
Apartments in Portsmouth with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Harbor Vista at Crawford Street

Churchland Commons at Town Pointe

The Henley

Crescent Place

Harbor Tower Apartments

The Grand at Mallard

The Grand at New Port
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Biltmore Commons Apartments

Harbor Square Apartments

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Victory Square 55+ Senior Community

Ashton Village

The Law Building

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Attain at Harbour View

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Attain Downtown East

The Element At Ghent
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Maplewood

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The Point on 38th Apartments

Pembroke Towers

Arbors at Western Branch

300 Yarmouth St

Dot's Place Apartments

Chesapeake Mobile Home Park

The Flats at Gum Drive
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Turnpike Terrace

Belle Hall Apartment

Crawford House

Clairmont at Campostella I

The Lofts at 119

Belmont at Freemason

Naylor Arms

The Sterling
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Geneva Square Apartments

Belleville Harbour
Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Top Rated Studio Apartments | $1,560 | $700 | $2,099 |
| Portsmouth Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $825 | $2,306 |
| Portsmouth Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $950 | $3,150 |
| Portsmouth Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,350 | $4,929 |
| Portsmouth Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $1,950 | $2,600 |
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Portsmouth, VAPopulation: 94,632
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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 $2,306 with an average monthly rent of $1,645.
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 $3,150. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,831.
How expensive are Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 126 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Portsmouth on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $4,929 - averaging $2,218 for the location.
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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