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Last updated on May 30, 2026
Average rent in
Portsmouth, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on May 30, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Portsmouth
$1,000/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Portsmouth is $1,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portsmouth
5
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portsmouth rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Portsmouth, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Portsmouth, OH
Average rent prices in Portsmouth have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Portsmouth, OH
Rent prices in Portsmouth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portsmouth is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $942 |  8% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $800 | 7% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $1,000 | 8% |  5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 6% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
1st Ward | $1,000 | |
2nd Ward | $1,000 | |
3rd Ward | $1,000 | |
4th Ward | $1,000 | |
5th Ward | $1,000 | |
6th Ward | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 8% | - | |
Houses | $1,925 | 27% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$942
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
2nd Ward
Average rent
$1,000
1st Ward
Average rent
$1,000
3rd Ward
Average rent
$1,000
5th Ward
Average rent
$1,000
6th Ward
Average rent
$1,000
4th Ward
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
27%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Portsmouth, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Portsmouth, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Portsmouth and Barboursville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Portsmouth
49%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, OH is 9% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.
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27%Discover rentals in Portsmouth, OH
2d ago
307 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
2–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
1h ago
Verified
222 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
222 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5th Ward house for rent in Portsmouth
1921 18th St #NA, Portsmouth, OH 45662
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
Verified
222 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5th Ward house for rent in Portsmouth
1921 18th St #NA, Portsmouth, OH 45662
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
307 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
2–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
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Frequently asked questions for Portsmouth, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Portsmouth rental market.
How much is rent in Portsmouth?
The average rent in Portsmouth is $1,000 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portsmouth?
Average rent prices in Portsmouth have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Portsmouth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portsmouth is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Portsmouth?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Portsmouth are 2nd Ward ($1,000/mo), 1st Ward ($1,000/mo), and 3rd Ward ($1,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portsmouth?
To comfortably afford rent in Portsmouth, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).