
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA (27 Rentals)


The Quarters at Park View

Harbor Tower Apartments

Victory Square 55+ Senior Community

367 Middle St, Unit 1

314 Washington St, Unit E

448 Dinwiddie St

303 North St

1520 Prentis Ave
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531-533 County St

Kirn on High Street

511 County St

Westhampton

414 London St

424 London St

525 North St

329 North St

424 North St
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Green Street Apartments

Five17 King

Tower 507

Sterling King

Crawford House

Malvern Hill

Phoebus Square

Oxford Place

344 Court St
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Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $1,293 | $1,293 | $1,293 |
Downtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $1,110 | $1,919 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $1,010 | $2,012 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $635 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA.
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Largest Available Downtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Portsmouth area of Portsmouth, VA is found at Sterling King and is listed at 864 square feet priced from $1,613. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling King | THE GOSPORT | 864 Sq Ft | $1,613 |
| Harbor Tower Apartments | Tidewater - B/F | 795 Sq Ft | $1,551 |
| The Quarters at Park View | THE LIBERTY | 759 Sq Ft | $1,509 |
| Nav850 | The Sycamore - Renovated | 751 Sq Ft | $1,634 |
| Crawford House | 1Bed 1Bath 708 sf | 708 Sq Ft | $1,615 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 675 Sq Ft | $1,110 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Portsmouth of Portsmouth, VA is the The Commodore Model starting from $1,110 at Victory Square 55+ Senior Community. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Portsmouth is currently $1,507. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | $1,110 |
| The Quarters at Park View | THE LIBERTY | $1,509 |
| Sterling King | THE CRAWFORD | $1,533 |
| Harbor Tower Apartments | Tidewater - B/F | $1,551 |
| Crawford House | 1Bed 1Bath 708 sf | $1,615 |
| Nav850 | The Sycamore - Renovated | $1,634 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Portsmouth is $1,507.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Portsmouth is a 864 square feet unit starting from $1,613 at Sterling King.
What is the average size for Downtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Portsmouth is currently 751 sq ft.
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