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Highlights

  • 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 is a highly rated community with an overall expert score of 8.3/10, reflecting strong marks for price, amenities, and location, and a solid trustworthiness rating based on detailed, transparent listing information. Residents can expect excellent value for the area, convenient access to a grocery store, nearby pet services, and outdoor spaces, all supported by notably high-quality service.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 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

  • More space
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath614 sqft$1,093 /mo1 unit available
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath816 sqft$1,311 /mo3 units available
3 Bedroom3 bed1 bath912 sqft$1,512 /mo1 unit available

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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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

$450

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Surface Lot

Please call us regarding our Parking Policy.

Surface Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 surface lots max. Unassigned parking.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes

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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Terms

2 cats max.

Dog

Pet Terms

2 dogs max.

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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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 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·9A 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 stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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·7A 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.
Independence Square provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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

More space
The 3-bedroom is 90 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 10% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Portsmouth.

3-bedroom apartments at Independence Square cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth.

Median rents as of Jan 25 2026.
Portsmouth
A table of studio rental data trends in Portsmouth
MonthMedian Rent
January 2026$900

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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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