Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Shea Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shea Terrace

253 Constitution AvePortsmouth, VA 23704
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Whispering Oaks Apts LP
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Oaks Apts LP

2500 Oak Leaf WayPortsmouth, VA 23707
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Cavalier Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier Gardens

808-814 Cavalier BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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200 Pullman Ave, Unit 5

200 Pullman Ave
PortsmouthVA23707

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Cheapest Available Midtown Portsmouth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Portsmouth area of Portsmouth, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Arbor Brook Apartments priced from $995. Collinswood Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Midtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Collinswood Lake Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$995
Hodges Manor ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Portsmouth, VA

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Portsmouth area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Crescent Place in the in the Culpepper Landing neighborhood starting from $1,351. The second greatest value Midtown Portsmouth apartment is the 3 Beds Model at Collinswood Lake Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Western Branch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crescent Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Collinswood Lake Apartments3 Beds3BR,1BA$1.14
Somyrr Properties2 BR 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Arbor Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Hodges Manor ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.57
Biltmore Commons ApartmentsGarden-Large-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.68
Ashton Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
151 Florida Ave151 Florida Ave1BR,1BA$2.59

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Portsmouth. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Portsmouth Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Portsmouth?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Portsmouth is Collinswood Lake Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Midtown Portsmouth costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Portsmouth?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Midtown Portsmouth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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