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Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA under $1500

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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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  • 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+
    2 BEDS $1,325+
  • 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+
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a counter top
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    507 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,259
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  • a living room with a blue rug and a couch
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    700 Cherokee Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
    1 BED $1,065+
    2 BEDS $1,344+
    3 BEDS $1,370+
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    1140 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,426
  • a living room with leather couches and a kitchen with a table and chairs
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    430 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,413
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    1 Harbor Court, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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  • a kitchen with wood cabinets and granite counter tops and a refrigerator
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    615 Green St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
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  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and white cabinets
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    850 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,431+
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    424 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,050+
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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
    3 BEDS $1,350
  • a spacious living room with carpet and a door to a kitchen
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    20 Woodmill Court, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    2 BEDS $1,200+
    3 BEDS $1,310+
  • 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
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    900 County Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,023
    2 BEDS $1,223
  • 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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    1000 Westover Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $1,350
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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
    STUDIO $1,409
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  • 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
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    601 W 24Th Street, Norfolk, VA 23517
    1 BED $1,469+
  • a living room with blue walls and a pool table
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    1037 W 39Th Street, Norfolk, VA 23508
    1 BED $1,446+
    2 BEDS $1,011+
    3 BEDS $599+
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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 $1,500

Searching for apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA under $1,500 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 $1,273 per month, there are 100 units available for less than $1,500. 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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