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3d ago
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2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,645
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Available Sep 17
2d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,600
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4d ago
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2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
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1d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,950
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,349
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,064
$2,616
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12h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,280–$1,980
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23h ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
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Available Jul 11
1d ago
2804 Turnpike Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23707
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,144–$1,573
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Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Dishwasher
1d ago
1 bed
0 baths
$850
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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1d ago
1 Harbor Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$1,977
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2d ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,035–$1,850
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2d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,318–$1,643
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2d ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,060–$1,622
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2d ago
840 Lancer Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | On-site management
2 beds
1 bath
$1,288
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,295
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4d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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4d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,275
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4d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,495
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
915 Green St #915, Portsmouth, VA 23704
In-unit laundry | On-site management | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,185
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
710 Dinwiddie St #B, Portsmouth, VA 23704
In-unit laundry | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available May 5
2h ago
528 Hampton Pl #3, Portsmouth, VA 23704
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 5
17h ago
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2703 Magnolia St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Jul 24
23h ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
Air conditioning | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Condo for rent
Available Jul 3
1d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,475
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1d ago
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1609 Cavalier Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Dishwasher
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
House for rent
1d ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,230–$1,829
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1d ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,107–$1,530
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1d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
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Available Jul 2
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
436 Court St #4, Portsmouth, VA 23704
In-unit laundry | Storage | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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2d ago
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1915 Des Moines Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Package service | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,409–$1,429
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2d ago
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243 Edison Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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2d ago
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205 Gee St, Portsmouth, VA 23702
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
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2d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
4 beds
2 baths
$2,350
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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Available Jun 30
3d ago
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424 London St #4, Portsmouth, VA 23704
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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Available Aug 7
3d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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3d ago
1237 Lindsay Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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3d ago
4 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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4d ago
3117 Sterling Point Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23703
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
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4d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
4 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Jul 7
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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 2026 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.
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