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

189 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - Starboard Townhomes
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,268
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199
    Required Monthly Fees$69 - $99
    Total Monthly Price$1,268 - $1,298
         - 12 Month Lease

    Starboard Townhomes

    543 Edwards St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    (757) 859-9963
  4. Building Photo - Residences at Crawford Farms
    1 BED
    $1,045+
    2 BEDS
    $1,189+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,025 - $1,649
    Required Monthly Fees$20
    Total Monthly Price$1,045 - $1,669

    Residences at Crawford Farms

    700 Cherokee Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
    (757) 745-1451
  17. 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
  18. Building Photo - Victory Square 55+ Senior Community
    1 BED
    $1,115
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,110
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,115
         - 12 Month Lease

    Victory Square 55+ Senior Community

    900 County St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  19. Other - Bains Pointe
    2 BEDS
    $1,010+
    3 BEDS
    $635+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Bains Pointe

    1100 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  30. Building Photo - 2009 Mclain Street
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,199
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,199

    2009 Mclain Street Unit #B

    2009 Mclain Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324
  31. 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

    811 Randolph St Unit B

    811 Randolph St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  33. Building Photo - 20-20 Farragut St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    20-20 Farragut St Unit 20FARRAGUT-1

    20-20 Farragut St, Portsmouth, VA 23702
  34. Building Photo - 929 Green St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    929 Green St Unit 929

    929 Green St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  35. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    86 Paul Jones St Unit 2

    86 Paul Jones St, Portsmouth, VA 23702
  36. 1 BED, 2 BATHS
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800

    1400 Atlanta Ave

    1400 Atlanta Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  37. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800

    2211 King St

    2211 King St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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    618-620 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23507

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Portsmouth at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,224
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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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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Getting Around Portsmouth

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
49

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
37

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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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

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,043 Students
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WM. E. Waters Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
534 Students
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Churchland Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
890 Students
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Cradock Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
533 Students
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Churchland Primary & Intermediate

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
541 Students
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Churchland Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
767 Students
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Park View Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
463 Students
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Brighton Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
411 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Churchland Academy Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
585 Students

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