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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA from $900 (21 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Portsmouth area of Portsmouth.
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from $1,0341 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Victory Square 55+ Senior Community
900 County StPortsmouth, VA 23704
525 North St
PortsmouthVA23704
721 Dinwiddie St
PortsmouthVA23704
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from $1,1491 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Starboard Townhomes
543 Edwards StPortsmouth, VA 23704
801 Randolph St
PortsmouthVA23704
635 South St
PortsmouthVA23704
1031 Green St
PortsmouthVA23704
917 Green St
PortsmouthVA23704
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1023 Green St
PortsmouthVA23704
314 Washington St, Unit E
314 Washington St
PortsmouthVA23704
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from $1,3001 Bedroom Apartment Available May 19
367 Middle St, Unit 1
367 Middle StPortsmouth, VA 23704
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801 Randolph St
PortsmouthVA23704
126 Linden Ave
PortsmouthVA23704
78 Parkview Ave, Unit 3
78 Parkview Ave
PortsmouthVA23704
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537 Columbia St
PortsmouthVA23704
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from $1,170Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 14
The Law Building
145 Granby StNorfolk, VA 23510
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Downtown Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA Local Guide
Downtown Portsmouth
by Author: John L. Beeman is licensed under Internal
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $1,540 | $1,170 | $1,705 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $915 | $1,859 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $1,075 | $2,470 |
| Downtown Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $1,399 | $3,510 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA.
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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 $915. Holley Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,012. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portsmouth, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Port Landing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Holley Pointe | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
| Starboard Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Beacon 303 | Lovely And Spacious 1 Bedroom In A Luxury High ... | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth, VA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portsmouth area is the $1.49 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Holley Pointe in the in the South Brambleton neighborhood starting from $1,797. The second greatest value Downtown Portsmouth apartment is the D/H Model at Harbor Tower Apartments starting at $1,727 with a $1.61 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holley Pointe | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Harbor Tower Apartments | D/H | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Heritage at Freemason Harbour | Fairfax | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| The Quarters at Park View | THE QUARTERS | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Holly Point | The Peyton | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 309 North St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Sterling King | THE GOSPORT | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Starboard Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Victory Square 55+ Senior Community | The Commodore | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| New Port Landing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Portsmouth Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portsmouth Apartment is $915 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 $1,012 at Holley Pointe.
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