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Last updated on August 29, 2026
Average rent in
Portsmouth, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 29, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Portsmouth
$1,200/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Portsmouth is $1,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $710 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portsmouth
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 20% 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 $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $917 | No Change |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | 2% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 76% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
1st Ward | $1,000 | |
2nd Ward | $1,200 | |
3rd Ward | $1,000 | |
4th Ward | $1,000 | |
5th Ward | $1,000 | |
6th Ward | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,350 | 4% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$917
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
76%
2nd Ward
Average rent
$1,200
1st Ward
Average rent
$1,000
6th Ward
Average rent
$1,000
3rd Ward
Average rent
$1,000
5th Ward
Average rent
$1,000
4th Ward
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
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
37%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, OH is 11% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
20%$958
45%$933
5%$1,200
32%$725
$750
6%$815
$1,082
59%$800
61%$693
$1,100
85%$1,000
Discover rentals in Portsmouth, OH
2d ago
307 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
2–3 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,039
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
1h ago
Verified
222 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
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Apartment for rent
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
2d ago
307 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
2–3 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,039
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
4d ago
1225 Buckley Ave, Portsmouth, OH 45662
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Aug 29
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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 $1,200 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portsmouth?
Average rent prices in Portsmouth have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Portsmouth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portsmouth is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $710 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Portsmouth?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Portsmouth are 1st Ward ($1,000/mo), 6th 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 $48,000/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).