Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Portsmouth, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Portsmouth rent stands today
Portsmouth, VA rent rose 8.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month matching the peak rent level from June 2026. Renters are paying $131 more per month on average than last year, with a 2.0% increase month over month reinforcing this upward trend.
Compared to national trends
Portsmouth sits 18.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 121 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Portsmouth run around $1,038/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,409/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Price ranges
The median rent for houses is $2,000/month, while apartments rent for a median of $1,400/month. This difference reflects distinct price tiers by property type within Portsmouth's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Portsmouth
$1,595/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Portsmouth is $1,595 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portsmouth
121
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portsmouth rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portsmouth, VA
Average rent prices in Portsmouth have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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, VA
Rent prices in Portsmouth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portsmouth is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth run $1,144 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,409.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,037 | 10% |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,409 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 8% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Portsmouth, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,037
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,409
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Portsmouth, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Portsmouth, VA, 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, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Portsmouth and Carrollton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Portsmouth
18%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, VA is 9% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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15%$2,000
1%$1,700
1%$1,775
8%$1,295
2%$1,545
$1,695
4%$2,025
15%$2,450
4%$2,108
5%$2,195
2%$2,216
2%Discover rentals in Portsmouth, VA
1d ago
3724 Deep Creek Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1100 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,060–$1,622
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
201 Dixie Ave #D, Portsmouth, VA 23707
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
16 Pollux Cir E #4, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Jun 6
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jul 22
3d ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,645
House for rent
Available Sep 17
4d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
1d ago
3790 Pepperwood Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,280–$1,980
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2804 Turnpike Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23707
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,144–$1,573
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
200 Chowan Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,645
House for rent
Available Sep 17
1d ago
1 Harbor Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$2,069
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,645
House for rent
Available Sep 17
4d ago
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,187
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3790 Pepperwood Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23703
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$1,760
Apartment for rent
1d ago
519 Madison St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1 bed
0 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Portsmouth, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Portsmouth rental market.
How much is rent in Portsmouth?
The average rent in Portsmouth is $1,595 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portsmouth?
Average rent prices in Portsmouth have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Portsmouth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portsmouth is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portsmouth?
To comfortably afford rent in Portsmouth, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Portsmouth?
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.
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).