Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Portsmouth, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Portsmouth rent stands today
Portsmouth, VA rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters today are paying $78 more per month on average than last year, reaching the same level as the peak in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Portsmouth is 17.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The city offers a smaller market with 135 total rentals available for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,038/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,160/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,395/month. The studio median rent shows the range across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Portsmouth fell 20.2% year over year, a divergence of 22.8 percentage points from the citywide trend. This decline contrasts with the overall rent increase of 2.6% in Portsmouth, VA.
Median rent
Median rent in Portsmouth
$1,595/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Portsmouth is $1,595 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $330 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portsmouth
135
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% 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 $1,365, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth run $1,169 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,037 |  23% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,159 | 3% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 5% | 5% |
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 | $1,365 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,397 | 10% | 16% | |
Houses | $2,125 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,037
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,159
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
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
$1,365
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
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
17%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, VA is 17% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,925
6%$2,015
6%$1,712
$1,780
2%$1,366
12%$1,599
1%$1,750
3%$2,266
5%$2,000
8%$1,995
5%$2,250
3%$2,300
4%Discover rentals in Portsmouth, VA
1d ago
1100 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$667–$2,007
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
300 Pullman Ave #24707, Portsmouth, VA 23707
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
23h ago
622 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
12 Pollux Cir E #1, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,393
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
325 Dinwiddie St #1, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
111 High St #408, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,725
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,393
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1 Harbor Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$1,813
Apartment for rent
18h ago
303 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
200 Chowan Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,725
House for rent
Available Aug 24
10h ago
1 Harbor Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$1,813
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,725
House for rent
Available Aug 24
1d ago
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,187
Apartment for rent
13h ago
9 Seminole Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23702
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,215
Apartment for rent
23h ago
622 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,055–$1,495
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 August 8, 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 3% since last year.
How does Portsmouth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portsmouth is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth average around $1,170/month (down 2.9% year over year) and two-bedrooms approximately $1,390/month (up 3.8% from last year).
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).