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Last updated on March 25, 2026
Average rent in
Portsmouth, VA
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, VA is $1,552. This is -19%, or $357, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,552
4%Total rentals
137
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, VA is $1,552. This is -19%, or $357, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent price trends in
Portsmouth, VA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, VA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Portsmouth, VA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,306. A 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA costs about $1,199 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,311. Houses for rent in Portsmouth, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,895.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,825 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change |  2% | |
Studio | $1,350 | 8% | 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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,306 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
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
$1,306
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$800
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.
Compare rent prices in Portsmouth, VA to other cities
Median rent prices in Portsmouth, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carrollton, VA.
Portsmouth
19%lower than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, VA is 18% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
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Discover rentals in Portsmouth, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
3 Emmons Pl #5, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
8h ago
20 16, 18, 20 Farragut, Portsmouth, VA 23702
3 beds
1 bath
$995
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
14 Pollux Cir E #4, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
86 Paul Jones St #2, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
811 Randolph St #A, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
4102 Race St #1, Portsmouth, VA 23707
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
2402 Elm Ave #1, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
213 Monmouth St, Portsmouth, VA 23702
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
129 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
1440 Lasalle Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
448 Dinwiddie St #102, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
436 Dinwiddie St #1, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
303 Sumter St, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
340 Worthington Sq, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,645
House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
512 Yorktown Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,145
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5735 Rivermill Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23703
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
507 Eisenhower Cir #NA, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
Available Mar 16
13h ago
1 Harbor Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$2,039
Apartment for rent
15h ago
800 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1 bed
1 bath
$1,549–$1,699
Apartment for rent
16h ago
548 Madison St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,249–$1,349
Apartment for rent
20h ago
3790 Pepperwood Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,920
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
200 Chowan Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,645
House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
512 Yorktown Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,145
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5735 Rivermill Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23703
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
507 Eisenhower Cir #NA, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
9 Huron Dr #C, Portsmouth, VA 23702
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ 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
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9 Seminole Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23702
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
4102 Race St #1, Portsmouth, VA 23707
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
9 Huron Dr #C, Portsmouth, VA 23702
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
4662 Greenwood Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,550
Condo for rent
7h ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
824 Lincoln St #1, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Apr 1