Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Portsmouth area of Portsmouth.

property at 915 Green St

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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915 Green St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 322 Washington St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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322 Washington St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 1416 Richmond Ave

$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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1416 Richmond Ave

PortsmouthVA23704

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property at 811 Randolph St

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Randolph St, Unit A, Unit A

811 Randolph St
PortsmouthVA23704
property at 710 Dinwiddie St

$1,190

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$1,190

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$1,190

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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710 Dinwiddie St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 340 Worthington Square

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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340 Worthington Square

PortsmouthVA23704

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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 2 Beds unit found at Holley Pointe priced from $507. Bains Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holley PointeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$507
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,010
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, VA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $1.49 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Holley Pointe in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,797. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Bains Pointe starting at $1,545 with a $1.40 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.
Holley PointeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.49
Bains Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.40
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Montgomery Square Apartments2.2B2BR,2BA$1.56
Nav850The Sugar Maple - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.05
Sterling KingTHE CRAWFORD1BR,1BA$1.89
The Quarters at Park ViewTHE LIBERTY1BR,1BA$2.10
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1.65
Beacon 303Renovated and Spacious 1BR In Downtown Portsmouth1BR,1BA$1.90
Crawford HouseTHE WALKER 550 sf1BR,1BA$2.76

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Portsmouth

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Portsmouth?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,010 to $3,450. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Portsmouth ranging from $995 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Portsmouth?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Portsmouth ranges from $995 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,669.

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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