
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Portsmouth, KY from $300 (53 Rentals)
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1429 3rd Ave

Fort Gay Apartments

1510 7th Ave

University Suites

Riverside Landing

Barnett Commons

Lynwood Ter

Walnut Hills

Garden Park Apartments
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The Cloister

University Hilltop Apartments

Top Notch Townhomes & Storage

Herd Flats - Campus Housing

Royal Oaks at Pea Ridge

Providence Hill Apartments

Webster Greene

Townhomes & Flats at MSU

Dogwood Apartments

Washington Estates Apartments
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1439 6th Avenue

Woodview Estates

Carlisle Crest

Sawgrass Greene

SABLE POINT

Hidden Brook Apartments & Townhomes

Paint Creek Station

Imperial Lofts

4547-4535 Piedmont Rd

Shawnee Grove
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Mary Lane Estates

Maury Village Apartments

518 9th Ave

Holly Hills Apartments

Delaware Crossing

Fox Run Crossing

607 20th St

4 Circle Dr

Main Street Apartments

Everts Hill
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(Transitioned) Westmoreland

80 Township Rd 1118

Greentree Apartments

Emerald Gardens

2228 Washington Ave

82 Township Rd 1118

6820 Linville Dr

3348 8th Street Rd

752 3rd St

36-38 N Front St
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South Portsmouth, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $775 | $1,400 |
| South Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $503 | $3,150 |
| South Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $640 | $3,087 |
| South Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $850 | $2,350 |
| South Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $1,200 | $1,209 |
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Cheapest Available South Portsmouth Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Portsmouth, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Prichard priced from $503. 1429 3rd Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Portsmouth apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prichard | The Grand | 1BR,1BA | $503 |
| 1429 3rd Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Fort Gay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Riverside Landing | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Barnett Commons | 2 Bed 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $740 |
| Lynwood Ter | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| (Transitioned) Westmoreland | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| The Cloister | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Top Notch Townhomes & Storage | Top Notch Rentals | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Herd Flats - Campus Housing | Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portsmouth, KY and Nearby
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Portsmouth area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at 3811-3850 Sleepy Hollow Dr in the in the Teays Valley Hurricane neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value South Portsmouth apartment is the The Oak Model at Woodland Heights starting at $1,109 with a $0.85 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for South Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3811-3850 Sleepy Hollow Dr | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Woodland Heights | The Oak | 4BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Sawgrass Greene | 3 Bedroom Unit | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Riverside Landing | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Dogwood Apartments | Hively | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Top Notch Townhomes & Storage | Top Notch Rentals | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Marshall Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Fort Gay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| The Prichard | The Classic | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 1429 3rd Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Portsmouth Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Portsmouth?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Portsmouth is at 1439 6th Avenue listed at $1,025.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Portsmouth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Portsmouth Apartment is $503 at The Prichard.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Portsmouth Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Portsmouth is starting from $640 at Fort Gay Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Barnett Commons and starts from $850.
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