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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Portsmouth, VA

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  13. 1 BED
    $1,221
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,120
    Required Monthly Fees$101
    Total Monthly Price$1,221

    Marina Point

    1301 Canal Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323
    (757) 972-7623
  14. Building Photo - Bains Pointe
    3 BEDS
    $667
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Bains Pointe

    1100 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  16. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $25+
    2 BEDS
    $25+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Silvertree Seniors

    715-817 Madison St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  17. Building Photo - 801 Randolph St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150
         - 12 Month Lease

    801 Randolph St Unit D

    801 Randolph St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  20. Building Photo - 1003 Douglas Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900 - $1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    1003 Douglas Ave

    1003 Douglas Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707
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  21. Building Photo - 301 Broad St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100
         - 12 Month Lease

    301 Broad St Unit Apt 3

    301 Broad St, Portsmouth, VA 23707
  22. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    1628 Bradford Terrace

    1628 Bradford Terrace, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  23. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,120
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,120
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,120

    454 Florida Ave Unit D

    454 Florida Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707
  24. Building Photo - 9 Aylwin Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    9 Aylwin Rd

    9 Aylwin Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23702
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    3587 Gum Dr Unit 3587

    3587 Gum Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23707
  27. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    387 Carver Cir Unit 387 Carver Circle

    387 Carver Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23701
  28. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    143 Maryland Ave Unit #3

    143 Maryland Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707
  29. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    424 London St Unit 4

    424 London St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  30. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,185
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,185
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,185

    638 Mt Vernon Ave

    638 Mt Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707
  31. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    130 Afton Pkwy

    130 Afton Pkwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702
  33. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,095

    840 Orville Ave Unit #1

    840 Orville Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
  34. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    4225 Schooner Trail Unit #B

    4225 Schooner Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23321
  36. 2 BEDS
    $1,055
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Holley Pointe

    622 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  39. 2 BEDS
    $1,185+
    3 BEDS
    $1,185+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Bell Diamond Manor

    1009 Middlesex St, Norfolk, VA 23523

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Portsmouth, VA Apartments for Rent

Portsmouth stretches along the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia and is home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a historic and active Navy facility that has shaped the city's character for centuries. Those looking for apartments for rent in Portsmouth will find a more affordable housing market than neighboring Norfolk, with average rents ranging from around $1,155 for studios to $1,511 for three-bedroom units. The city's Olde Towne Historic District features one of the largest collections of 18th and 19th century buildings between Alexandria and Charleston, offering renters a distinctive setting with tree-lined streets and preserved architecture.

Renting in Portsmouth provides convenient access to employment centers throughout the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, including the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. The city's location along the Elizabeth River offers easy commutes to Norfolk and other nearby cities, while neighborhoods like Park View and Cavalier Manor provide established residential communities. Renters can enjoy entertainment at Rivers Casino Portsmouth, explore the historic downtown area, or take advantage of the city's position within the larger Hampton Roads region for shopping, dining, and recreation options.

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Churchland High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,435 Students
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Churchland High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,435 Students
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Manor High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,236 Students
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I.C. Norcom High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,009 Students
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Churchland Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
798 Students
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Wm. E. Waters Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
550 Students
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Cradock Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
517 Students
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Churchland Primary & Intermediate

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
541 Students
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Churchland Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
721 Students
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Churchland Academy Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
626 Students
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Cradock Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
622 Students
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Simonsdale Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
613 Students

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