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Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA under $1200. 60 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    610 Green St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black counter top
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    1 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • the kitchen of our studio apartment atrium with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    303 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,100+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    9 Seminole Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23702
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $1,025+
  • a living room with a blue rug and a couch
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    700 Cherokee Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
    1 BED $1,065+
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  • a blue and on a street
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    424 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,050+
  • a sign in front of an apartment complex with cars in a parking lot
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    1140 Chisholm Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    2 BEDS $809
    3 BEDS $878
  • a brick apartment building with a sidewalk and grass
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    4110 Queenswood Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    1 BED $899
    2 BEDS $1,075
  • a spacious living room with carpet and a door to a kitchen
    Today

    20 Woodmill Court, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    2 BEDS $1,200+
  • a living room with two couches and a television
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    622 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    2 BEDS $350+
    3 BEDS $365+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    900 County Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,023
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  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    2500 Oak Leaf Place, Portsmouth, VA 23707
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $703
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
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    1000 Westover Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
    1 BED $1,200
  • an exposed brick wall in a living room with a couch and a table
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    619 W. 24Th St., Norfolk, VA 23517
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with blue walls and a pool table
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    1037 W 39Th Street, Norfolk, VA 23508
    2 BEDS $1,011+
    3 BEDS $599+
    4 BEDS $549+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a rug
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    2607 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and chairs
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    701 South Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23523
    2 BEDS $566+
    3 BEDS $643+
  • an empty living room with a kitchen and a ceiling fan
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    645 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23510
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,061
  • a living room with a large couch and pillows
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    1009 Middlesex Street, Norfolk, VA 23523
    2 BEDS $656+
    3 BEDS $668+
  • a living room with blue and white furniture and glass doors
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    4601 Mayflower Rd, Norfolk, VA 23508
    STUDIO $993+
  • a kitchen with an island and a door to a living room
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    127 E 40Th St., Norfolk, VA 23504
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • 1501 Shire Lane 2-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1501 Shire Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23325
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $752
    3 BEDS $1,122
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    5656 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, VA 23509
    1 BED $1,050
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  • a living room with a couch and a dining room table
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    3044 Sewells Point Rd., Norfolk, VA 23513
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • the building where the motel is located
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    3044 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, VA 23513
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $975
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Getting around in Portsmouth, VA

5 /100
Car-Dependent
30 /100
Some Transit
45 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 5, Transit Score®: 30, Bike Score®: 45

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Portsmouth, VA last updated?

Prices and availability in Portsmouth, VA were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in Portsmouth, VA?

The best apartments in Portsmouth, VA are: Kirn on High Street, Green Street Apartments, The Seaboard Building, Beacon303 and New Port Landing.

What type of rental buildings are in Portsmouth, VA?

In Portsmouth, 43% of the residents are renting compared to 57% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Portsmouth's rentals, 63% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 26% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Portsmouth, VA under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Portsmouth, VA, where the average rent is $1,052 per month, there are 60 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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