
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $600 (7 Rentals)
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Midtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Portsmouth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $700 | $700 | $700 |
Midtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $994 | $825 | $1,465 |
Midtown Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $950 | $1,689 |
Midtown Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $1,275 | $2,080 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Crescent Place priced from $1,050. Biltmore Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Midtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crescent Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Biltmore Commons Apartments | Garden-Large-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Residences at Crawford Farms | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II | 2BR,1BA | $1,194 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Portsmouth, VA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Portsmouth area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 BR 1.5 BA Model at Somyrr Properties in the in the Midtown Portsmouth neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Midtown Portsmouth apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II Model at Residences at Crawford Farms starting at $1,194 with a $1.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Somyrr Properties | 2 BR 1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
Residences at Crawford Farms | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Crescent Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Ashton Village | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
Biltmore Commons Apartments | Garden-Large-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Getting Around the Midtown Portsmouth Neighborhood in Portsmouth, VA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Portsmouth Apartments
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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