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Highlights

  • Fully renovated
  • Laundry room
  • Big bedrooms
  • Central air for heat and cooling
  • Big living room
  • Kitchen with full walk in pantry

Location

255 Maryland Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707, USA
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Management

Timm Hecker Holdings, LLC

Leasing office

(757) 367-8645

Property Overview

The property at 255 Maryland Ave features impressive amenities, including a fully renovated space with big bedrooms and a spacious living room. With high ratings in price, location, and overall value, it provides excellent balance and convenience, being close to transportation and top-rated schools. This property demonstrates transparency and trustworthiness through detailed descriptions, enhancing its appeal to potential renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 255 maryland ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 255 maryland ave 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
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,250 sqft$1,600 /mo1 unit availableThis charming port norfolk home as been fully renovated with brand new lvp flooring, cabinets, granite, windows and appliances and is located just two blocks from the water. Other features include a big living room, big bedrooms and kitchen along with full walk in pantry and laundry room. The 10 ft ceiling through out provide a spacious feel. Parking is in the front and back of the home. Property has central air for heat and cooling

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HomeApartments in Portsmouth 255 maryland ave

This charming port norfolk home as been fully renovated with brand new lvp flooring, cabinets, granite, windows and appliances and is located just two blocks from the water. Other features include a big living room, big bedrooms and kitchen along with full walk in pantry and laundry room. The 10 ft ceiling through out provide a spacious feel. Parking is in the front and back of the home. Property has central air for heat and cooling


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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 255 maryland ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 255 maryland ave 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 255 maryland ave
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.
255 maryland ave 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 255 maryland ave is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
255 maryland ave 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 255 maryland ave 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.

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 255 maryland ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 69 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Portsmouth

2-bedroom apartments at 255 maryland ave cost about 15% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth.

Median rents as of Jan 25 2026.
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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$64,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near 255 maryland ave

Waterview Elementary School

3649 hartford st

portsmouth, VA, 23707

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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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Portsmouth near 255 Maryland Ave

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 255 Maryland Ave, Portsmouth

Groceries

2/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

2/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

3/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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