
Cheap Apartments for Rent near South Portsmouth, KY from $300 (56 Rentals)
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1510 7th Ave

University Suites

Wheelersburg 68 Apartments

Riverside Landing

Barnett Commons

Lynwood Ter

2 W 11th St

1037 6th St W, Unit C-C121

Garden Park Apartments
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Herd Flats - Campus Housing

Walnut Hills

Dogwood Apartments

Webster Greene

3258 8th St

Buffington Apartments

Royal Oaks at Pea Ridge

University Hilltop Apartments

Providence Hill Apartments

Townhomes & Flats at MSU
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Top Notch Townhomes & Storage

Paint Creek Station

Emerald Gardens

The Prichard

Imperial Lofts

1429 3rd Ave

4547-4535 Piedmont Rd

Shawnee Grove

Mary Lane Estates

Victory Place
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Maury Village Apartments

Sawgrass Greene

Holly Hills Apartments

Delaware Crossing

Fox Run Crossing

607 20th St

4 Circle Dr

Main Street Apartments

2560 Main St

Everts Hill
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(Transitioned) Westmoreland

Greentree Apartments

The Cloister

60 Township Rd 1118

14 Werner Dr

80 Township Rd 1118

205 2nd St E

1020 Church St

3348 8th Street Rd

2728 Guyan Ave
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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 | $1,005 | $650 | $1,400 |
| South Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $600 | $3,150 |
| South Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $640 | $3,102 |
| South Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $850 | $2,350 |
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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 Fort Gay Apartments in the Wayne County neighborhood priced from $600. Wheelersburg 68 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Portsmouth apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Gay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Wheelersburg 68 Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Lynwood Ter | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Sawgrass Greene | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $753 |
| Everts Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $762 |
| (Transitioned) Westmoreland | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Herd Flats - Campus Housing | Unfurnished | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Victory Place | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,1BA | $831 |
| Webster Greene | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
| Buffington Apartments | BUFFINGTON | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portsmouth, KY and Nearby
As of August 18, 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 3 Bedroom C Model at Emerald Gardens starting at $941 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Lincoln County neighborhood. 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 |
| Emerald Gardens | 3 Bedroom C | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.76 |
| Sawgrass Greene | 3x2 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Washington Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Victory Place | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| Top Notch Townhomes & Storage | Top Notch Rentals | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Webster Greene | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Buffington Apartments | BUFFINGTON | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Everts Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Fort Gay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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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 Wheelersburg 68 Apartments listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Portsmouth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Portsmouth Apartment is $600 at Fort Gay Apartments.
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 Victory Place and starts from $831.
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