Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, VA is $1,569. This is -17%, or $331, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, VA is $1,569. This is -17%, or $331, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Portsmouth, VA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA costs about $1,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,325. Houses for rent in Portsmouth, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,897.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,132 | 4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 6% | 5% | |
Studio | $2,000 | 11% | 49% |
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 | $1,325 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,562 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,897 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
49%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,132
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
6%
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
$1,325
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
7%
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.
Median rent prices in Portsmouth, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carrollton, VA.
Portsmouth
lower than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portsmouth, VA is 23% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
3 Emmons Pl #5, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3724 Deep Creek Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
522 Portsmouth Blvd #A, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 12
3d ago
20 16, 18, 20 Farragut, Portsmouth, VA 23702
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
200 Pullman Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portsmouth
4110 Queenswood Dr #0, Portsmouth, VA 23703
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
2d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
129 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
448 Dinwiddie St #102, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
32 Warrent Dr #1, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3 beds
1 bath
$2,495
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3307 Monroe St, Portsmouth, VA 23703
3 beds
2 baths
$2,450
House for rent
13h ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
278 Foxglove Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
19 Lantern Way, Portsmouth, VA 23703
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
303 Sumter St, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portsmouth
436 Dinwiddie St #1, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
16 Debra Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23702
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,645
House for rent
Available Sep 17
11h ago
1 Harbor Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$1,787
Apartment for rent
22h ago
3790 Pepperwood Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,900
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2804 Turnpike Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23707
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,130–$1,555
Apartment for rent
22h ago
5120 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,093–$1,512
Apartment for rent
2d ago
840 Lancer Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,288–$1,480
Apartment for rent
4d ago
303 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,260–$1,385
Apartment for rent
4d ago
200 Pullman Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
159 Cheyenne Trail, Portsmouth, VA 23701
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
200 Chowan Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d 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
72 72/74 Cushing St, Portsmouth, VA 23702
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
3812 Cedar Ln, Portsmouth, VA 23703
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
1400 Atlanta Ave Unit 3 #NA, Portsmouth, VA 23704
1 bed
2 baths
$800
House for rent
Available Jun 9
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Portsmouth
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portsmouth
35 Early Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
2d 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
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,187–$1,362
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2804 Turnpike Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23707
3 beds
1 bath
$1,555
Apartment for rent
22h ago
5120 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,093–$1,512
Apartment for rent
2d ago
840 Lancer Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701
3 beds
1 bath
$1,480
Apartment for rent
2d ago
708 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
303 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,260
Apartment for rent
4d ago
200 Pullman Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent