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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
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    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
    2 BEDS $1,815
  • 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
    1 BED $1,583+
    2 BEDS $1,616+
  • 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+
    2 BEDS $1,555+
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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+
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    900 County Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    1 BED $1,023
    2 BEDS $1,223
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    2500 Oak Leaf Place, Portsmouth, VA 23707
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    1 BED $703
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Portsmouth, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Portsmouth, VA have increased by 1.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,346 to $1,371.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,371.

Average rent in Portsmouth, VA

$1,371/mo Portsmouth, VA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Portsmouth, VA is $1,371.

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

    About 27% of apartment rents in Portsmouth, VA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 1% of apartments. Around 66% of Portsmouth’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 6% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000.

    The largest share of rentals in Portsmouth, VA (66%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    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

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    What are the advantages of renting a house in Portsmouth, VA?

    Renting a house in Portsmouth, VA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

    Houses for rent in Portsmouth, VA are usually located in non-central areas.

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