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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA. 69 Rentals Available
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    339 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,449
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    610 Green St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    1 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    507 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,259
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    430 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,413
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    900 County Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,023
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    424 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,050+
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    1 Harbor Court, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,583+
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    303 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,100+
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    1140 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,426
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    850 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,431+
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    260 W York St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1514
    1 BED $1,435+
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    150 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510
    1 BED $1,509
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    645 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23510
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    1 BED $1,061
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    2500 Oak Leaf Place, Portsmouth, VA 23707
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $703
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    1000 Westover Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
    1 BED $1,200
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    204 W. 22Nd St, Norfolk, VA 23517
    1 BED $1,559
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    2202 Llewellyn Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517
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    200 E. 22Nd St., Norfolk, VA 23517
    1 BED $1,395
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    201 W 24Th St., Norfolk, VA 23517
    1 BED $1,499
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    619 W. 24Th St., Norfolk, VA 23517
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    601 W 24Th Street, Norfolk, VA 23517
    1 BED $1,469+
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    529 W. 24Th St., Norfolk, VA 23517
    1 BED $1,435
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    9 Seminole Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23702
    1 BED $850+
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    2607 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517
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Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA have decreased by 3.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,544 to $1,486.

Average rent in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA

$1,486/mo Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA is around $1,486.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA?

    A share of 47% of apartments in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 53% of Downtown Portsmouth's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA (53%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Portsmouth, VA

    73 /100
    Very Walkable
    49 /100
    Some Transit
    50 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 73, Transit Score®: 49, Bike Score®: 50

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA on RentCafe?

    There are 9 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA?

    The average Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA 1 bedroom apartment size is 638 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA demographics

    • 1,689Total Population
    • 895 Female
      794 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA has 1,689 residents, 895 women and 794 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Portsmouth’s population is 36.

    Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA households

    • 380 Family
      379 Non-family
    • 187 Children
      572 No Children
    • 760Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $44,739Median Household Income

    There is a total of 760 households in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA. Of these, 187 have children and 572 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 380 family households and 379 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Portsmouth is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Portsmouth equals $44,739, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,254.

    Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA have no high school education, 45% went to high-school, and 24% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 11% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 10% hold a Graduate Degree.