Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $300 (10 Rentals)

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721 Dinwiddie St
$1,1001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

721 Dinwiddie St

Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Holley Pointe
from $3653 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Holley Pointe

622 Effingham StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Crawford House
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from $1,123Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crawford House

430 Crawford StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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Five17 King
from $1,2001 Bedroom Apartments

Five17 King

517 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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The Quarters at Park View
from $1,268Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Quarters at Park View

1140 London BlvdPortsmouth, 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 3 Beds unit found at Holley Pointe priced from $365. New Port Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holley PointeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$365
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Crawford HouseTHE WILSON 430 sfStudio,1BA$1,123

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, VA

As of January 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $1.11 price per square foot 165 Webster Ave Model at 165 Webster Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Beacon Light neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the 1520 Prentis Ave Model at 1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,750 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Beacon Light 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.
165 Webster Ave, Unit 2165 Webster Ave3BR,1BA$1.11
1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 41520 Prentis Ave3BR,1BA$1.30
Holley PointeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.30
Holly PointThe Wythe Plus2BR,1.5BA$1.74
Harbor Tower ApartmentsA/E2BR,2BA$1.52
330 Middle St, Unit 2330 Middle St1BR,1BA$1.60
27 Riverview Ave, Unit A27 Riverview Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Beacon303 at Olde Towne2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.53
Pembroke Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Crawford House listed at $1,123.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment is $850 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 $980 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 $365.

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