Cheap Homes for Rent in Portsmouth, VA from $900 (35 Rentals)

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property at 9 Aylwin Rd

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Aylwin Rd

PortsmouthVA23702
property at 1003 Douglas Ave

$900 - $1,200

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$900 - $1,200

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$900 - $1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1003 Douglas Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 143 Maryland Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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143 Maryland Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 1628 Bradford Terrace

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1628 Bradford Terrace

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 454 Florida Ave

$1,120

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$1,120

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$1,120

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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454 Florida Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 4225 Schooner Trail

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4225 Schooner Trail

ChesapeakeVA23321

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property at 801 Randolph St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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801 Randolph St, Unit D

801 Randolph St
PortsmouthVA23704
property at 638 Mt Vernon Ave

$1,185

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$1,185

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$1,185

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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638 Mt Vernon Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 1009 Jackson Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1009 Jackson Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 130 Afton Pkwy

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 16

130 Afton Pkwy

PortsmouthVA23702
property at 47 Radford St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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47 Radford St

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 318 Washington St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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318 Washington St

PortsmouthVA23704

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property at 68 Carver Cir

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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68 Carver Cir

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 13 Hedge Ln

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Hedge Ln, Unit A

13 Hedge Ln
PortsmouthVA23701
property at 55 Grand St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

55 Grand St

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 1

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
property at 126 Linden Ave

$1,320 - $1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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126 Linden Ave

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 804 City Park Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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804 City Park Ave

PortsmouthVA23701

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property at 5150 Castle Way

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5150 Castle Way

PortsmouthVA23703
property at 4101 Holly Cove Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4101 Holly Cove Dr

ChesapeakeVA23321
property at 1600 Park Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 6

1600 Park Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 2321 Columbus Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2321 Columbus Ave

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 2788 Peach St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2788 Peach St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 6045 Bradford Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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6045 Bradford Dr

SuffolkVA23435

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property at 1107 Hull St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1107 Hull St

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 1911 High St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1911 High St

PortsmouthVA23704

Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portsmouth, VA

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Portsmouth, VA area range in price from $667 to $4,624 with an overall median price of $1,787. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portsmouth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Midtown Portsmouth$1,282$70016
Downtown Portsmouth$1,658$66721
Old Towne Portsmouth$1,836$667220

Cheapest Available Portsmouth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portsmouth, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Reunion Senior Living at Kindred in the Dnc neighborhood priced from $841. New Port Landing in the Camelot neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portsmouth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$841
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The Grand at New PortMLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1,025
Holley Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1,055
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors1BR,1BA$1,135
Crescent Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144
Victory Village2BR, 1BA2BR,1BA$1,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2BR Model at Reunion Senior Living at Kindred in the in the Dnc neighborhood starting from $841. The second greatest value 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 Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$0.75
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
The Grand at MallardMC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Cedarfield at Churchland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.41
Lake VillageB12BR,1BA$1.41
Aspire at Church St.Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Victory Village2BR, 1BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Crescent Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1.28

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Portsmouth, VA
Population: 94,632

Ranked #340

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portsmouth

What type of rentals are currently available in Portsmouth?

There are currently 430 Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA with pricing that ranges from $667 to $4,649. There are also 133 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portsmouth ranging from $900 to $5,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portsmouth ranges from $900 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,071.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portsmouth?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portsmouth range from $667 to $4,649, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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