Cheap Homes for Rent in Portsmouth, VA from $900 (40 Rentals)

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property at 9 Aylwin Rd

$900

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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

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1003 Douglas Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 3605 Killam Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3605 Killam Ave

NorfolkVA23508
property at 1406 W 27th St

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 18

1406 W 27th St

NorfolkVA23508
property at 143 Maryland Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

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143 Maryland Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 522 Portsmouth Blvd

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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522 Portsmouth Blvd

PortsmouthVA23704

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property at 3408 Bainbridge Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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3408 Bainbridge Blvd

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 3587 Gum Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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3587 Gum Dr

PortsmouthVA23707
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

Available Aug 10

638 Mt Vernon Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 915 Green St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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915 Green St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 331 Mt Vernon Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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331 Mt Vernon Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 13 Hedge Ln

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Hedge Ln, Unit I

13 Hedge Ln
PortsmouthVA23701

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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 E

13 Hedge Ln
PortsmouthVA23701
property at 58 Radford St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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58 Radford St

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 1443 W 40th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1443 W 40th St

NorfolkVA23508
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 804 City Park Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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804 City Park Ave

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 243 Edison Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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243 Edison Ave

PortsmouthVA23702
property at 2711 Detroit St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2711 Detroit St

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 98 Francis St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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98 Francis St

PortsmouthVA23702

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property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 4

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
property at 100 Hodges Manor Rd

$1,400 - $2,000

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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100 Hodges Manor Rd

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 714 Redgate Ave

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

714 Redgate Ave

NorfolkVA23507
property at 6080 Camellia Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6080 Camellia Dr

SuffolkVA23435
property at 3725 Sugar Creek Cir

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

3725 Sugar Creek Cir

PortsmouthVA23703
property at 309 W 26th St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

309 W 26th St

NorfolkVA23517
property at 123 Kirby St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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123 Kirby St

PortsmouthVA23702

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property at 2614 Munson St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

2614 Munson St

NorfolkVA23517
property at 3555 Clover Meadow Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3555 Clover Meadow Dr

ChesapeakeVA23321
property at 1307 Holly Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1307 Holly Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 335 Mt Vernon Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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335 Mt Vernon Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 146 Florida Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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146 Florida Ave

PortsmouthVA23707

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Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portsmouth, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/09/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Midtown Portsmouth$1,750$70015
Old Towne Portsmouth$1,950$90017
Downtown Portsmouth$2,000$66723

Cheapest Available Portsmouth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portsmouth, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Clairmont at Campostella I in the South Brambleton neighborhood priced from $839. 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
Clairmont at Campostella I2BR2BR,2BA$839
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The Grand at New PortMLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950
Arbor Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1,025
Beacon 303A11BR,1BA$1,050
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,060
Unity Place at KindredA31BR,1BA$1,116
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1,129
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Wood Floors1BR,1BA$1,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Miars Farm in the in the Western Branch neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Portsmouth apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 259 Broad St starting at $1,475 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Portsmouth County 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.
Miars Farm2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
259 Broad St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.23
Crescent Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Clairmont at Campostella I2BR2BR,2BA$0.81
The Grand at MallardMC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Arbor Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Victory Village2BR, 1BA2BR,1BA$1.39
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 434 Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA with pricing that ranges from $667 to $4,649. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portsmouth ranging from $900 to $4,000.

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 $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,349.

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 $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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