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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Portsmouth, VA

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  9. 1 BED
    $1,255
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Total Monthly Price$1,255

    Abelia Square

    6072 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    (757) 239-3173
  14. 1 BED
    $1,085
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,085 - $1,799
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,085 - $1,799
         - 10 Month Lease

    Taylor Pointe Apartments

    3245 Meadows Way, Chesapeake, VA 23321
    (757) 384-5498
  24. 1 BED
    $1,221+
    2 BEDS
    $1,396+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,120 - $1,295
    Required Monthly Fees$101
    Total Monthly Price$1,221 - $1,396

    Marina Point

    1301 Canal Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323
    (757) 972-7623
  25. Building Photo - Victory Square 55+ Senior Community
    1 BED
    $1,129
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,124
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,129
         - 12 Month Lease

    Victory Square 55+ Senior Community

    900 County St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  26. Building Photo - Bains Pointe
    3 BEDS
    $667
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Bains Pointe

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

    Silvertree Seniors

    715-817 Madison St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  29. Building Photo - 13 Hedge Ln
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,275
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,275
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,275
         - 12 Month Lease

    13 Hedge Ln Unit I

    13 Hedge Ln, Portsmouth, VA 23701
  30. 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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  31. Building Photo - 367 Middle St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,275
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,275
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,275
         - 12 Month Lease

    367 Middle St Unit 3

    367 Middle St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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  32. 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
  33. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,299
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,299
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,299
         - 12 Month Lease

    2009 Mclain Street Unit #D

    2009 Mclain Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324
  34. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,245
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,245
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,245

    405 Clifton St Unit A

    405 Clifton St, Norfolk, VA 23523
  35. Building Photo - 58 Radford St
    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

    58 Radford St

    58 Radford St, Portsmouth, VA 23701
  36. Building Photo - 143 Maryland Ave
    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
  37. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    424 London St Unit 4

    424 London St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  38. 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
  39. Building Photo - 638 Mt Vernon Ave
    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
  40. Building Photo - 387 Carver Cir
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    387 Carver Cir Unit 387 Carver Circle

    387 Carver Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23701
  41. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,199
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,199

    New 2 Bedroom Unit! Unit 1021

    1021 Green St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Portsmouth at a Glance

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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.

Renting in Portsmouth

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Portsmouth

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Churchland High School

Public High School

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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

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

Public High School

Public
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
GreatSchools Rating
Churchland Primary & Intermediate

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
541 Students
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Churchland Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
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

Public
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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