Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Portsmouth, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Portsmouth
$1,650/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Portsmouth is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portsmouth
126
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 6% 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,172. 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth run $1,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,368.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,187 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 |  1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 3% |
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 | $1,375 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,437 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,172 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | 14% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
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
$1,375
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,172
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
14%
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
13%lower than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, VA is 24% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
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11%$2,697
29%$2,000
4%$2,201
3%$2,197
16%Discover rentals in Portsmouth, VA
4d ago
1100 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$635 –$2,007
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3817 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
201 Dixie Ave #G, Portsmouth, VA 23707
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
4421 Carlton Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23703
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,695
$4,250
Price drop
House 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
55 Greenbrier Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23707
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Sep 11
2d ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,725
House for rent
Available Aug 24
15h ago
2804 Turnpike Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23707
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,144–$1,573
Apartment for rent
18h ago
303 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
840 Lancer Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,288
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Chowan Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d 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
414 London St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,725
House for rent
Available Aug 24
4d ago
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,187
Apartment for rent
1d ago
414 London St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
840 Lancer Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,288
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 $1,650 per month as of September 26, 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 6% since last year.
How does Portsmouth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portsmouth is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Portsmouth?
April offers the lowest rent levels in Portsmouth, with approximately an 8% difference compared to December when rents peak. This seasonal pattern means spring apartment hunting can result in meaningful savings compared to winter months.
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).