431 County St
PortsmouthVA23704
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Victory Square 55+ Senior Community
900 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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59 Riverview Ave
PortsmouthVA23704
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Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA Local Guide
Downtown Portsmouth
by Author: John L. Beeman is licensed under Internal
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $795 | $1,685 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $1,250 | $2,121 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Portsmouth Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Portsmouth area of Portsmouth, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Bains Pointe priced from $635. Beacon 303 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Pointe | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $635 |
| Beacon 303 | 2 Bedroom apartment available in Old Towne Port... | 2BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Admiral | 2BR,1BA | $1,332 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, VA
As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $1.38 price per square foot 1520 Prentis Ave Model at 1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Beacon Light neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the 426 London St Model at 426 London St starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Dnc neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 4 | 1520 Prentis Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 426 London St | 426 London St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Nav850 | The Hawthorne - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Harbor Tower Apartments | Riverscape - D/H | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 330 Middle St, Unit Unit 2 | 330 Middle St | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Bains Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Admiral | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Beacon 303 | Renovated and Spacious 2BR In Downtown Portsmou... | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Sterling King | THE CRAWFORD | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Quarters at Park View | THE VICTORY | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, and the greater Portsmouth area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood in Portsmouth, VA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Portsmouth Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment is $1,492 at The Quarters at Park View.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Portsmouth is starting from $1,010 at Bains Pointe.
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