Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH from $2,500 (5 Rentals)

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Hillcrest, Portsmouth, NH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Portsmouth, NH is a Studio unit found at Monarch Village priced from $1,699. Sagamore Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Portsmouth, NH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch Village0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,699
Sagamore Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
West End YardsA1G1BR,1BA$2,710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NH

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $2.75 price per square foot 3T Model at Arbor View and The Pines in the in the Ocean Road neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the B2D Model at The Veridian Residences starting at $3,190 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Ocean Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor View and The Pines3T3BR,2BA$2.75
The Veridian ResidencesB2D2BR,2BA$3.24
32 Union St, Unit B32 Union St1BR,1BA$2.50
823 Islington St, Unit 2823 Islington St1BR,1BA$2.93
Sagamore Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.04
425 Islington St, Unit 2425 Islington St1BR,1BA$3.38
West End YardsA1A1BR,1BA$4.42
Monarch Village0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NH with pricing that ranges from $1,210 to $4,400. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $2,500 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillcrest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest ranges from $2,500 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,101.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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