Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $700 (18 Rentals)

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721 Dinwiddie St
$1,0501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

721 Dinwiddie St

Portsmouth, VA 23704
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801 Randolph St
$1,2002 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

801 Randolph St

Portsmouth, VA 23704
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314 Washington St
$1,2501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

314 Washington St, Unit E

314 Washington St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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635 South St
$1,2992 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

635 South St

Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Crawford House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Crawford House

430 Crawford StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Five17 King
1 Bedroom Apartments

Five17 King

517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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801 Randolph St
$1,2002 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

801 Randolph St

Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Portsmouth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Portsmouth area of Portsmouth, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at New Port Landing priced from $865. Gravity on 400 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,340. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$865
Gravity on 400AquariusStudio,1BA$1,340
Holley PointeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,375
Tower 507Tower 507 - Unit 7041BR,1BA$1,389
Fusion at NeonHopperStudio,1BA$1,423

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, VA

As of February 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $1.62 price per square foot The Hawthorne Model at Holly Point in the in the Indian River neighborhood starting from $2,565. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the 330 Middle St Model at 330 Middle St, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Dnc 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.
Holly PointThe Hawthorne3BR,2BA$1.62
330 Middle St, Unit 2330 Middle St1BR,1BA$1.60
Heritage at Freemason HarbourDuke1BR,1BA$2.02
Sterling KingTHE GOSPORT1BR,1BA$1.83
Holley PointeTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.63
201 Twenty OneA021BR,1BA$2.20
The Quarters at Park ViewTHE LIBERTY1BR,1BA$1.96
Nav850The Sycamore - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.10
Tower 507Tower 507 - Unit 7041BR,1BA$2.38
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, and the greater Portsmouth area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood in Portsmouth, VA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Gravity on 400 listed at $1,340.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment is $865 at New Port Landing.

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 $1,030 at New Port Landing.

What is the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Portsmouth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Holley Pointe and starts from $1,462.

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