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  7. Building Photo - Osprey Landing
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,900

    Osprey Landing

    10 Sanderling Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  10. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,900

    5 Chapel St

    5 Chapel St, Newmarket, NH 03857
  11. Building Photo - 134 Middle Street
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    134 Middle Street Unit 10

    134 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  15. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    134 Middle Street Unit 6

    134 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  18. Building Photo - 81 Portsmouth Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    81 Portsmouth Ave Unit Suite B

    81 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 03885
  23. Building Photo - 179 Union St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    179 Union St Unit 2

    179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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  24. Building Photo - 169B Whipple Rd
    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

    169B Whipple Rd Unit Studio

    169B Whipple Rd, Kittery, ME 03904
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  25. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,925

    7 Fuller Ln Unit 4

    7 Fuller Ln, Exeter, NH 03833
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  26. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    550 Winnacunnet Rd Unit 202

    550 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
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  27. Building Photo - 168 Fleet St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,995

    168 Fleet St

    168 Fleet St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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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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Portsmouth High School

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Grades 9-12
1,017 Students
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Portsmouth Middle School

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Grades 6-8
486 Students
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Little Harbour School

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Grades K-5
325 Students
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Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

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328 Students
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New Franklin School

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