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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Portsmouth, NH

19 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - 42 Market St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    42 Market St Unit Apt #3

    42 Market St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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  3. Building Photo - 823 Islington St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    823 Islington St Unit 2

    823 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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  4. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $6,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,000

    40 Sage Ln

    40 Sage Ln, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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  5. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,475
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,475

    623 Middle Rd Unit A

    623 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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  6. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,300

    10 Myrica Ave

    10 Myrica Ave, Rye, NH 03870
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  7. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300

    8 Myrica Ave

    8 Myrica Ave, Rye, NH 03870
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  8. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    575 Bay Rd Unit A

    575 Bay Rd, Durham, NH 03824
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  9. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,695

    42 Brookside Dr

    42 Brookside Dr, Stratham, NH 03885
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  10. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,895

    26 Otis Ave Unit 2

    26 Otis Ave, Kittery, ME 03904
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  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    10 Elm St Unit 12A

    10 Elm St, Newmarket, NH 03857
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  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    76 N Shore Rd Unit 3

    76 N Shore Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
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  13. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    132 N Shore Rd

    132 N Shore Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
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  14. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    989 Ocean Blvd

    989 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842
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  15. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    24 Riverdale Ave Unit House

    24 Riverdale Ave, Dover, NH 03820
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  16. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,600

    159 Leslie Dr

    159 Leslie Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  17. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    6 Boush St Unit 6 Boush Street

    6 Boush St, Kittery, ME 03904
  18. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    38 Eliot Rd Unit A

    38 Eliot Rd, Kittery, ME 03904
  19. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    5 Wainwright Ave

    5 Wainwright Ave, Kittery, ME 03904

Portsmouth at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,374
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Portsmouth, NH Apartments for Rent

Portsmouth is a historic seaport on the Piscataqua River that's been a coastal hub for over 400 years. When you're looking for apartments for rent in Portsmouth, you'll discover a walkable downtown packed with preserved Colonial and Federal-style architecture, plus an amazing restaurant scene and cultural spots like the Strawbery Banke Museum and the Music Hall theater. The city's maritime heritage and waterfront location create that classic New England feel that attracts renters who want both history and modern conveniences.

Renting in Portsmouth puts you close to dining, entertainment, and outdoor fun within a compact 17-square-mile area. The Downtown district has apartment communities in restored brick buildings, while the West End neighborhood offers different housing styles with easy access to shops and services. Prescott Park along the waterfront hosts seasonal festivals and events, and the city's spot near Interstate 95 makes commuting to Boston and other regional job centers a breeze. Major local employers like Lonza Biologics and the U.S. State Department's Consular Center help keep the area's economy strong.

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Education

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Portsmouth High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,032 Students
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Portsmouth Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
499 Students
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Little Harbour School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
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New Franklin School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
259 Students
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Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
323 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Portsmouth, NH

What are the average rent costs in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent in Portsmouth, NH is $2,374.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Portsmouth, NH is $1,930.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH is $2,374.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH is $2,685.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH is $2,856.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH is $2,534.

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