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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBains Pointe
1100 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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436 Court St
PortsmouthVA23704
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$1,129 - $1,354
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Victory Square 55+ Senior Community
900 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704
424 London St
PortsmouthVA23704
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$1,169 - $1,174
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 20Montgomery Square Apartments
714 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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$1,175 - $1,950
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBeacon 303
303 Effingham StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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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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$1,293 - $1,506
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Quarters at Park View
1140 London BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23704
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$1,5502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
1723 Lasalle Ave
1723 Lasalle AvePortsmouth, VA 23704
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$1,584 - $2,189
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$1,505 - $2,110
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850 Crawford PkyPortsmouth, VA 23704
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHarbor Vista at Crawford Street
800 Crawford StPortsmouth, VA 23704
273 Elm Ave
PortsmouthVA23704
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$1,761 - $1,977
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 12Harbor Tower Apartments
1 Harbor CtPortsmouth, VA 23704
1508 Richmond Ave
PortsmouthVA23704
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Holley Pointe
622 Effingham StPortsmouth, VA 23704
915 Green St
PortsmouthVA23704
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Five17 King
517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Tower 507
507 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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309 North St
309 North StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Crawford House
430 Crawford StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Sterling King
714 Court StPortsmouth, VA 23704
411 Dinwiddie St
PortsmouthVA23704
1440 Lasalle Ave
PortsmouthVA23704
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The Albemarle at One East Plume St
1 E Plume StNorfolk, VA 23510
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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 | $1,360 | $1,020 | $1,775 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $1,060 | $2,189 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $667 | $2,007 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Bains Pointe priced from $1,060. Victory Square 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,129. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Pointe | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Beacon 303 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Quarters at Park View | THE FREEDOM | Studio,1BA | $1,293 |
| Harbor Vista at Crawford Street | Aurora | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, VA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $1.53 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Model at Holley Pointe in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,850. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holley Pointe | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 426 London St | 426 London St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Nav850 | The Hawthorne | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Bains Pointe | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Sterling King | THE GOSPORT | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Harbor Vista at Crawford Street | Aurora | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Beacon 303 | A1U | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Quarters at Park View | THE FREEDOM | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
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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 $1,129 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 $1,060 at Bains Pointe.
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