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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

5120 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702, USA
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Management

Franklin Group Companies

Leasing office

(844) 906-0739 ext. 8255

Open 

Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Independence Square excels in various aspects, receiving a Zumper expert rating of 8.6 out of 10, indicating its appeal to renters. The property achieves a perfect price rating of 10, reflecting an excellent balance between cost and value, while its amenities and location both score 9, showcasing premium offerings and convenience to key destinations. Additionally, it stands out for its transparency, earning an 8 in trustworthiness, and is noted for its pet-friendly environment, supported by nearby services for pet owners.

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, Independence Square is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Independence Square 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

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath614 sqft$1,093 /mo
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath816 sqft$1,311 /mo1 unit available
3 Bedroom3 bed1 bath912 sqft$1,512 /mo

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Amenities for Independence Square

Apartment Amenities

Utilities/SewerWater

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePlayground
Swimming Pool

Services

On-Site Maintenance
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 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2

Cat policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2

Breed restrictions include:

Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.

Parking

Surface LotContact for Price
Please call us regarding our Parking Policy.

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$450
Building details

Property details

Units152
Lease terms12 months
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About Independence Square

HomeApartments in Portsmouth Independence Square

When you are searching for your new home, make your only stop into Independence Square and you’ll find convenience and comfort in one of our one, two or three-bedroom homes. Independence Square is conveniently located just moments from the Naval Shipyard in the historic Brentwood area. Victory Crossing shopping and I-264 are just minutes away. Luxury apartments are waiting for you with a quality service that is unparalleled. Come by today and let us take care of you. Make Independence Square your first and only choice to call home. Call today to schedule your tour.


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, Independence Square is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Independence Square 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 Independence Square
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.
Independence Square 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.
Independence Square 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, Independence Square 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.
Independence Square 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 Independence Square 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.

Independence Square is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store 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 Independence Square compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 67 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Portsmouth

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in Portsmouth.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Independence Square to be 6% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Portsmouth.

3-bedroom apartments at Independence Square cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom 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

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Can I afford to live at 5120 George Washington Hwy?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$43,720/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,720 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,093.
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Schools near Independence Square

Cradock Elementary School

18 dahlgren ave

portsmouth, VA, 23702

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 5120 George Washington Hwy

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 5120 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth

Groceries

2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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