
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $1,200 (9 Rentals)
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874 State St

Osprey Landing

Sagamore Court
Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Portsmouth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $2,232 | $1,300 | $2,839 |
Downtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,650 | $3,950 |
Downtown Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $1,975 | $4,810 |
Downtown Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $2,225 | $4,300 |
Downtown Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Portsmouth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Portsmouth area of Portsmouth, NH is a 1 Bed unit found at Sagamore Court priced from $2,000. West End Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sagamore Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
West End Yards | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,275 |
The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria Studio A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, NH
As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $3.73 price per square foot 18 Ladd St Model at 18 Ladd St, Unit 18 Ladd St. Apt 2 in the in the Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the Aria Studio A1 Model at The Residences at Portwalk Place starting at $2,839 with a $4.15 price per square foot in the Ocean Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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18 Ladd St, Unit 18 Ladd St. Apt 2 | 18 Ladd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria Studio A1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.15 |
Sagamore Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
West End Yards | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH
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Among neighborhoods in Portsmouth, NH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood in Portsmouth, NH
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Portsmouth Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Portsmouth?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Portsmouth is at West End Yards listed at $2,275.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment is $2,000 at Sagamore Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Portsmouth is starting from $3,345 at West End Yards.
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