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285 Richards Ave #1, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
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Property Overview
Located in a desirable area, this property offers excellent access to local amenities and recreational activities, making it a great choice for those who value convenience and community. With its unique architectural elements and well-designed layout, it showcases both aesthetic appeal and functional living space. Additionally, the surrounding neighborhood features attractive landscaping and a friendly atmosphere, enhancing the overall appeal.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
- High school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 285 Richards Ave #1
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Dogs OK |
Other
| Dogs OK Up to 25 Pounds | No Cats |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Not Allowed |
|---|
Small dogs allowed. Contact for more information on pet policy.
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About 285 Richards Ave #1
Check out this 1 bedroom, 1 Bath first floor apartment near downtown! Unit features a large room for your home office or a den. Off-street parking available as well as green space for relaxing. This property is nestled perfectly within the neighborhood tree-lined street with sidewalks to downtown and within a short distance to schools, the library, farmers market, Leary field, The Music Hall, shops, restaurants, Prescott Park and Strawbery Banke Museum. First Floor Unit || 1 story|| 1 Bed 1 Bath || Unfurnished Security Deposit of 1 Month's Rent || 12 Month Lease Term Washer/Dryer: on site Parking: Off-Street Parking Pet Policy: Dogs 40 pounds and under considered. No cats. One-time $195 non-refundable fee + $50/month per pet Tenant Utilities: Oil Heat, Electric, Cable/Internet, Trash, Snow Removal (Walkway/Other Areas) Landlord Utilities: Water/Sewer, Snow Removal (Parking Lot), Landscaping All RPM Seacoast NH tenants are enrolled in our $35.95/month Resident Benefits Package, which includes renters insurance, credit-building, identity protection, and more. All applicants over 18 must apply. Screening fee: $55 per adult applicant. Minimum credit score: 650. Gross Income: 2.5x monthly rent (combined). Rental references required for the past 3 years. Valid ID + income verification required.
285 Richards Ave #1 is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 285 Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Pet friendly
- Rentals at this address allow pets
Address details
| Zip code | 03801 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Portsmouth
1-bedroom apartments at 285 Richards Ave #1 cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth.
Median rents as of Oct 4 2025.
Portsmouth
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,995 |
| November 2023 | $1,997 |
| December 2023 | $2,075 |
| January 2024 | $2,094 |
| February 2024 | $2,100 |
| March 2024 | $2,120 |
| April 2024 | $2,050 |
| May 2024 | $2,091 |
| June 2024 | $2,115 |
| July 2024 | $2,418 |
| August 2024 | $2,130 |
| September 2024 | $2,075 |
| October 2024 | $2,000 |
| November 2024 | $2,090 |
| December 2024 | $2,112 |
| January 2025 | $2,181 |
| February 2025 | $2,399 |
| March 2025 | $2,415 |
| April 2025 | $2,362 |
| May 2025 | $2,215 |
| June 2025 | $2,190 |
| July 2025 | $2,160 |
| August 2025 | $2,105 |
| September 2025 | $2,244 |
| October 2025 | $2,200 |
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Can I afford to live at 285 Richards Ave #1?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$96,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $96,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,400.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago | $2,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 0 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 285 Richards Ave #1
Little Harbour School
50 clough dr
portsmouth, NH, 3801
K-5Public
A
Peep School - Pre School Program
50 clough dr
portsmouth, NH, 3801
PKPublic
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Getting around Portsmouth near 285 Richards Ave #1
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 285 Richards Ave #1, Portsmouth
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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