Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Victory Square 55+ Senior Community
$1,115 - $1,337
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$1,110 - $1,332
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$1,115 - $1,337
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Victory Square 55+ Senior Community

900 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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property at 811 Randolph St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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811 Randolph St

PortsmouthVA23704
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426 London St
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
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426 London St

426 London StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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property at 927 Green St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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927 Green St

PortsmouthVA23704

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property at 708 Dinwiddie St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Dinwiddie St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 314 Washington St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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314 Washington St, Unit E

314 Washington St
PortsmouthVA23704
property at 1400 Atlanta Ave

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1400 Atlanta Ave

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 929 Green St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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929 Green St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 811 Randolph St

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Randolph St

PortsmouthVA23704
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Five17 King

517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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property at 710 Dinwiddie St

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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710 Dinwiddie St

PortsmouthVA23704

Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

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. Victory Square 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bains Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$635
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1,115
Beacon 3032 Bedroom apartment available in Old Towne Port...2BR,1BA$1,260
Sterling KingTHE LAFAYETTEStudio,1BA$1,338
Crawford House1Bed 1Bath 708 sf1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, VA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $1.14 price per square foot 426 London St Model at 426 London St in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Bains Pointe starting at $1,010 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Beacon Light neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Beacon 303Renovated and Spacious 2BR In Downtown Portsmou...2BR,1BA$1.59
The Quarters at Park ViewTHE FLAGSHIP1BR,1BA$1.99
Nav850The Sycamore - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.28
Crawford HouseTHE TRAYNOR 695 sf1BR,1BA$2.36
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1.65
Sterling KingTHE LAFAYETTEStudio ,1BA$2.05

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Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

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 $1,115 at Victory Square 55+ Senior Community.

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.

What is the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bains Pointe and starts from $635.

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