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5d+ ago
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2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,645
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Available Sep 17
17h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,600
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1d ago
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2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
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2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
403 Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,950
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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3h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,950
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21h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,249–$1,349
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22h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,275
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1d ago
2804 Turnpike Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23707
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,130 –$1,555
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3d ago
1 Harbor Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$1,716
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Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
4d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,595
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4d ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,093–$1,512
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
70 Manly St, Portsmouth, VA 23702
In-unit laundry | Carpet | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
9 Huron Dr #C, Portsmouth, VA 23702
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$750
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Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
4513 Buckingham Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23703
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
4662 Greenwood Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,550
Condo for rent
2h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600–$1,899
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3h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,920
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17h ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
18h ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
300 Russell St #1, Portsmouth, VA 23707
Air conditioning | Central heat | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,250
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Available Jul 11
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
1708 Airline Blvd #1, Portsmouth, VA 23707
Studio
0 baths
$1,175
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Available Mar 1
1d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,010–$2,007
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1d ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$507–$1,797
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1d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,543
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1d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
Available Jul 11
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
4029 Ketch Dr #NA, Portsmouth, VA 23703
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
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Available May 4
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
203 Median Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23701
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Storage
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
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2d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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2d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
1 bath
$1,325
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2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
3640 Towne Point Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,355
House for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$875–$1,075
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4d ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
Balcony | Hardwood floor | Concierge service
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
1 bed
0 baths
$850
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3860 Sugar Creek Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23703
In-unit laundry | Outdoor space
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
1409 Wilcox Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,409–$1,429
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
840 Lancer Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Storage
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,288–$1,480
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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Portsmouth residents appreciate the variety of recreational activities available, particularly the waterfront parks and access to the James River, which provide scenic views and opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. The local dining scene gets positive mentions, with a mix of options that cater to different tastes. However, some individuals express concerns about the condition of certain neighborhoods and a perceived lack of maintenance in specific areas, alongside comments about traffic issues during rush hour. Overall, the city's blend of amenities and accessibility to larger urban centers makes it appealing to many renters.
Portsmouth's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's available rental inventory.
April offers the lowest rental prices in Portsmouth, while December sees the highest rent with approximately an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months. Planning a spring move in April could result in lower prices compared to winter rental rates.
Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in Portsmouth, VA, with 41.97% of listings being pet-friendly.
Portsmouth rentals rarely include utilities as part of the monthly rent, with only 10 total listings offering this arrangement. This represents less than 1% of all available properties, meaning renters should budget separately for electricity, water, and other utility costs.
Portsmouth's rental market features predominantly older architectural styles, with ranch-style homes leading at 49% of properties from the post-World War II era. Cape Cod architecture represents 17% of rentals with its 17th-century New England origins, while Colonial style accounts for 15% with designs dating from the 1600s through 1800s.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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