Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $635 (16 Rentals)

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property at 126 Linden Ave

$1,320 - $1,325

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$1,325

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126 Linden Ave

PortsmouthVA23704

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Nav850
$1,651 - $2,285
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$1,572 - $2,206
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nav850

850 Crawford PkyPortsmouth, VA 23704
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property at 801 Randolph St

$1,150

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801 Randolph St, Unit D

801 Randolph St
PortsmouthVA23704
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Five17 King
1 Bedroom Apartments

Five17 King

517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Tower 507
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tower 507

507 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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309 North St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

309 North St

309 North StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Holley Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holley Pointe

622 Effingham StPortsmouth, VA 23704

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Crawford House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crawford House

430 Crawford StPortsmouth, VA 23704

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 1 Bed unit found at Montgomery Square Apartments priced from $1,169. Beacon 303 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montgomery Square Apartments1SA1BR,1BA$1,169
Beacon 303A11BR,1BA$1,175
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Admiral2BR,1BA$1,354
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,464
Holley Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, VA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $1.67 price per square foot THE COMMODORE Model at Sterling King in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,864. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sterling KingTHE COMMODORE2BR,2BA$1.67
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Nav850The Hawthorne2BR,2BA$1.81
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.62
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Admiral2BR,1BA$1.54
Holley Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Harbor Vista at Crawford StreetA41BR,1BA$1.94
The Quarters at Park ViewTHE FLAGSHIP1BR,1BA$1.99
Montgomery Square Apartments1SA1BR,1BA$1.86
Beacon 303A1U1BR,1BA$2.24

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Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA

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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 $1,169 at Montgomery Square Apartments.

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 $1,354 at Victory Square 55+ Senior Community.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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