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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Open floor plans
  • Abundant closet storage
  • Generous living areas
  • Thoughtfully designed townhomes

Location

548 Madison St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA
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Management

CIG Starboard, LLC

Leasing office

(757) 606-2149

Property Overview

Starboard Townhomes is a highly rated community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6/10, highlighted by exceptional value for the price (10/10), strong amenities (9/10), a convenient location near key destinations (9/10), and solid transparency from management (8/10). Thoughtfully designed townhomes feature open floor plans, generous living areas, and abundant closet storage, and the property ranks in the top percentile for value per square foot, offers extensive photos for easy preview, and is especially convenient for pet owners given nearby pet services and supplies.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Starboard Townhomes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Starboard Townhomes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1bd/1ba1 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,249 /mo1 unit availableJoin the Community Transformation at Starboard Townhomes!
2bd/1ba2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,349 /mo4 units availableWelcome home to Starboard Townhomes, a welcoming community where comfort, connection, and convenience come together. Our thoughtfully designed 1, 2, and 3-bedroom townhomes offer the space you want and the layout you need. Enjoy open floor plans with generous living areas perfect for entertaining, eat-in dining spaces for everyday meals, and abundant closet and pantry storage that make staying organized effortless. Starboard Townhomes places you exactly where you want to be—just minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, easy access to I-64 and I-464, and endless local entertainment. Spend evenings at Portsmouth Pavilion, take in waterfront views aboard the Elizabeth River Ferry, explore the Portsmouth Naval Museum, or enjoy a night out at the exciting Rivers Casino Portsmouth. We take pride in creating a community you’ll be proud to call home, supported by a team that truly cares about your living experience. Visit us today at our leasing office: 548 Madison St, Unit F Portsmouth, VA 23704

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Amenities for Starboard Townhomes

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Range
In-Unit LaundryRange Hood
RefrigeratorWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Starboard Townhomes

HomeApartments in Portsmouth Starboard Townhomes

Welcome home to Starboard Townhomes, a welcoming community where comfort, connection, and convenience come together. Our thoughtfully designed 1, 2, and 3-bedroom townhomes offer the space you want and the layout you need. Enjoy open floor plans with generous living areas perfect for entertaining, eat-in dining spaces for everyday meals, and abundant closet and pantry storage that make staying organized effortless. Starboard Townhomes places you exactly where you want to be—just minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, easy access to I-64 and I-464, and endless local entertainment. Spend evenings at Portsmouth Pavilion, take in waterfront views aboard the Elizabeth River Ferry, explore the Portsmouth Naval Museum, or enjoy a night out at the exciting Rivers Casino Portsmouth. We take pride in creating a community you’ll be proud to call home, supported by a team that truly cares about your living experience. Visit us today at our leasing office: 548 Madison St, Unit F Portsmouth, VA 23704 Starboard Townhomes—where space, location, and community align.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Starboard Townhomes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Starboard Townhomes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Starboard Townhomes
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Starboard Townhomes offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Starboard Townhomes goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Starboard Townhomes receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Starboard Townhomes is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Starboard Townhomes does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 6 highest rated

This property has been transformed!

Jeremey Young

Jeremey Young

Apr 18, 2024

The team is making GREAT improvements to the property. Transformation at its finest!!

Rebekah Broadbent

Rebekah Broadbent

Jul 23, 2023

We’re sharing just 6 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Starboard Townhomes is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 Starboard Townhomes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 115 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Portsmouth

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% higher than 1-bedrooms in Portsmouth.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Starboard Townhomes to be 7% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Portsmouth.

Median rents as of Jan 25 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Portsmouth
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Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 548 Madison St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$49,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $49,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,249.
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Schools near Starboard Townhomes

Brighton Elementary School

1100 portsmouth blvd

portsmouth, VA, 23704

K-6Public
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Mount Hermon Preschool Center

3000 north st

portsmouth, VA, 23707

PKPublic

Olive Branch Preschool Center

415 mimosa rd

portsmouth, VA, 23701

PKPublic

Churchland Preschool Center

4061 river shore rd

portsmouth, VA, 23703

PKPublic
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Getting around Portsmouth near 548 Madison St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 548 Madison St, Portsmouth

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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