1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA (175 Rentals)

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721 Dinwiddie St

PortsmouthVA23704
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548 Madison St

PortsmouthVA23704
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Shea Terrace
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Shea Terrace

253 Constitution AvePortsmouth, VA 23704
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London Oaks
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London Oaks

2680 High StPortsmouth, VA 23707
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Five17 King
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Five17 King

517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Tower 507
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Tower 507

507 High StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Crawford House
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Crawford House

430 Crawford StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Malvern Hill
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Malvern Hill

426 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Woodland Park
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Woodland Park

343 Missy Elliott BlvdPortsmouth, VA 23701
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Lexington Place
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Lexington Place

1 Lexington DrPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Swanson Homes
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Swanson Homes

1746 South StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Lincoln Park
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Lincoln Park

4 Lexington DrPortsmouth, VA 23704
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414 London St
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414 London St

414 London StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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525 North St
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525 North St

525 North StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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The Crawford
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The Crawford

1 Crawford PkyPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Phoebus Square
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Phoebus Square

606 Phoebus StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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344 Court St
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344 Court St

344 Court StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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511 County St
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511 County St

511 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704

Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

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Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 28, 2025

There are currently 132 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Portsmouth, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $750 to $2,024. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Portsmouth with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Portsmouth64$1,635$750
Old Towne Portsmouth51$1,610$750
Midtown Portsmouth17$1,229$825

Largest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, VA is found at Pelham Place in the Dnc neighborhood and is 1,200 square feet priced from $1,250. The Rockefeller has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,043 square feet and currently listed start at $1,875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Pelham Place1 bedroom split1,200 Sq Ft$1,250
The RockefellerShipman - LOFT1,043 Sq Ft$1,875
Heritage at Freemason HarbourDuke954 Sq Ft$1,939
Collinswood Lake Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath940 Sq Ft$1,050
Metro On Granby ApartmentsThe Venetian Loft D936 Sq Ft$1,649
Nav850The Sugar Maple - Renovated936 Sq Ft$1,669
Meridian HarbourviewThe epitome of luxury apartment living915 Sq Ft$1,633
WestwindsThe Sloop900 Sq Ft$1,295
Attain at Harbour ViewThe Fantasea A28S892 Sq Ft$1,936
Sterling KingTHE GOSPORT864 Sq Ft$1,581

Cheapest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, VA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $910 at New Port Landing in the Camelot neighborhood. The second most affordable Portsmouth 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Stone Ridge Apartments starting at $950 in the Western Branch North neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portsmouth is currently $1,548. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath$910
Stone Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom$950
The Orchards at BellevilleD-1MAG$1,000
Independence SquareA-1BR$1,020
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore$1,034
Collinswood Lake Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,050
Crescent PlaceThe Lunar$1,050
Manor View Apartments1 Bedroom with carpet$1,075
Ashton Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,100

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Portsmouth Overview

Wouldn’t you love living within a few hours of amazing seafood, bustling nightlife, tons of history, and beautiful hiking and outdoor activities? Well if you choose to call Portsmouth, VA home, then you can experience all of these and so much more! Portsmouth is a city that is loved by many, and thousands of tourists flock to this area each and every year. From mild temperatures and delicious food to museums and one-of-a-kind festivals, Portsmouth is a place that we all dream about.

Why live in Portsmouth, VA?

Due to the many historical sites, tons of exciting festivals, and close proximity to just about everything, Portsmouth, VA is the perfect place to live your life to the fullest. And by being right along the edge of the eastern part of the U.S., escaping to the beach and soaking in the view is just minutes away! These are just a few reasons why many people choose to look for homes and apartments in Portsmouth.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Portsmouth, VA

Ranked #20

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Portsmouth, VA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Portsmouth with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Portsmouth is at New Port Landing listed at $910.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth is $1,548.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portsmouth is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,250 at Pelham Place.

What is the average size for Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portsmouth is currently 1,679 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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