Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Portsmouth area of Portsmouth.

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411 Middle St
1 Bedroom Apartments

411 Middle St

411 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Frank Jones Brew Yard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Frank Jones Brew Yard

90 Brewery LnPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Millport Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Millport Apartments

1001 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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134 Middle St
Studio Apartments

134 Middle St

134 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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2 Bow St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2 Bow St

2 Bow StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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90 Fleet St

PortsmouthNH03801

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Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide

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 $1,975. West End Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,310. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sagamore Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
West End YardsS1AStudio,1BA$2,310
The Residences at Portwalk PlaceAria Studio A4Studio,1BA$3,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, NH

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $2.93 price per square foot 406 The Hill Model at 406 The Hill, Unit 406 The Hill in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the Aria Studio A4 Model at The Residences at Portwalk Place starting at $3,095 with a $4.72 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
406 The Hill, Unit 406 The Hill406 The Hill1BR,1BA$2.93
The Residences at Portwalk PlaceAria Studio A4Studio ,1BA$4.72
Sagamore Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.04
West End YardsS1AStudio ,1BA$4.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Portsmouth, NH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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

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 $2,310.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment is $1,975 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 $3,710 at West End Yards.

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