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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Easy access to highways
  • Uncovered parking lots
  • Neighborhood amenities
  • Close proximity to downtown

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 achieves a solid Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6 out of 10, reflecting its strong appeal as a rental choice. It offers excellent value with a price rating of 10 and amenities rating of 9, complemented by a prime location close to downtown and easy access to highways. Notable characteristics include 22 photos for better visualization and pet-friendly offerings, showcasing its commitment to transparency and a quality living experience.

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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2bd/1ba Classic Style2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,249 /mo1 unit availableJuly Special!!! Up to 1/2 Off First Month's Rent!!! Security Deposit- $499.00 to 2 months rent (based on credit) 1-Bedroom 1 Bath - 750sqft $1099.00-1199.00 with washer/dryer 2-bedroom 1 Bath - 900sqft $1199.00-1299.00 with washer/dryer 3-bedroom 1 Bath - 1100sqft $1299.00-$1399.00 with washer/dryer Pet Fee $500.00 Pet Rent $60.00/month Are you looking for a renovated townhome to move your family to? These townhomes are located in Portsmouth, VA at 548 Madison Street, Unit F. The area has close proximity to downtown, well-lit streets, and easy access to highways. These newly renovated homes are also equipped with A/C so you can relax comfortably on hot summer days. You'll value the neighborhood amenities near Starboard Townhomes. You'll find streets lined with sidewalks that are well-lit at night. While many residents at Starboard Townhomes do own a car, Portsmouth public transportation is nearby. There is ample space for residents' vehicles in the uncovered parking lots. Street parking is also plentiful if you have guests.
2bd/1ba2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,299 /mo1 unit availableJuly Special!!! Up to 1/2 Off First Month's Rent!!! Security Deposit- $499.00 to 2 months rent (based on credit) 1-Bedroom 1 Bath - 750sqft $1099.00-1199.00 with washer/dryer 2-bedroom 1 Bath - 900sqft $1199.00-1299.00 with washer/dryer 3-bedroom 1 Bath - 1100sqft $1299.00-$1399.00 with washer/dryer Pet Fee $500.00 Pet Rent $60.00/month Are you looking for a renovated townhome to move your family to? These townhomes are located in Portsmouth, VA at 548 Madison Street, Unit F. The area has close proximity to downtown, well-lit streets, and easy access to highways. These newly renovated homes are also equipped with A/C so you can relax comfortably on hot summer days. You'll value the neighborhood amenities near Starboard Townhomes. You'll find streets lined with sidewalks that are well-lit at night. While many residents at Starboard Townhomes do own a car, Portsmouth public transportation is nearby. There is ample space for residents' vehicles in the uncovered parking lots. Street parking is also plentiful if you have guests.

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Amenities for Starboard Townhomes

Apartment Amenities

Dryer

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Range
In-Unit LaundryRange Hood
Refrigerator

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

Dog policy

Allowed 
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Cat policy

Allowed 
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Building details

Property details

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About Starboard Townhomes

HomeApartments in Portsmouth Starboard Townhomes

July Special!!! Up to 1/2 Off First Month's Rent!!! Security Deposit- $499.00 to 2 months rent (based on credit) 1-Bedroom 1 Bath - 750sqft $1099.00-1199.00 with washer/dryer 2-bedroom 1 Bath - 900sqft $1199.00-1299.00 with washer/dryer 3-bedroom 1 Bath - 1100sqft $1299.00-$1399.00 with washer/dryer Pet Fee $500.00 Pet Rent $60.00/month Are you looking for a renovated townhome to move your family to? These townhomes are located in Portsmouth, VA at 548 Madison Street, Unit F. The area has close proximity to downtown, well-lit streets, and easy access to highways. These newly renovated homes are also equipped with A/C so you can relax comfortably on hot summer days. You'll value the neighborhood amenities near Starboard Townhomes. You'll find streets lined with sidewalks that are well-lit at night. While many residents at Starboard Townhomes do own a car, Portsmouth public transportation is nearby. There is ample space for residents' vehicles in the uncovered parking lots. Street parking is also plentiful if you have guests.


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

  • Pet deposit required
  • 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

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Portsmouth

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Starboard Townhomes to be 9% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Portsmouth.

Median rents as of Oct 4 2025.
Portsmouth
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Portsmouth
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,204
November 2023$1,211
December 2023$1,204
January 2024$1,224
February 2024$1,229
March 2024$1,257
April 2024$1,226
May 2024$1,249
June 2024$1,215
July 2024$1,269
August 2024$1,274
September 2024$1,228
October 2024$1,087
November 2024$1,070
December 2024$998
January 2025$1,175
February 2025$1,222
March 2025$1,242
April 2025$1,200
May 2025$1,191
June 2025$1,162
July 2025$1,126
August 2025$1,140
September 2025$1,162
October 2025$1,203

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 548 Madison St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$50,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,274.
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Schools near Starboard Townhomes

Brighton Elementary School

1100 portsmouth blvd

portsmouth, VA, 23704

K-6Public
C-

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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