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Apartments under $1,600 for Rent in Portsmouth, VA

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  1. Building Photo - Chesapeake Pointe
    $200 Off
    Price Drop. $200 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,374+
    2 BEDS
    $1,499+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,374 - $1,569
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,374 - $1,569

    Chesapeake Pointe

    3537 Towne Pointe Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321
    (757) 780-8789
  2. Building Photo - Nav850
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    1 BED
    $1,651
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,572 - $1,642
    Required Monthly Fees$79
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,651 - $1,721

    Nav850

    850 Crawford Pky, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    (757) 610-9309
  9. STUDIO
    $1,554
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,494
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Total Monthly Price$1,554

    Gravity on 400

    400 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 394-8268
  10. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,432+
    1 BED
    $1,568+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,372 - $1,782
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Total Monthly Price$1,432 - $1,842

    The James

    345 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 859-8002
  11. STUDIO
    $1,601
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,541 - $1,653
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Total Monthly Price$1,601 - $1,713

    Metro On Granby Apartments

    401 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 244-9414
  14. 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
  19. Discounts
    Discounts
    STUDIO
    $1,671
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,547 - $1,673
    Required Monthly Fees$124
    Total Monthly Price$1,671 - $1,797

    142 West York

    142 W York St, Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 859-0743
  22. STUDIO
    $1,564
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,504 - $1,584
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Total Monthly Price$1,564 - $1,644

    Icon Norfolk Apartments

    321 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 394-8564
  24. 1 BED
    $1,085+
    2 BEDS
    $1,499+
    3 BEDS
    $1,518+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,085 - $2,299
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,085 - $2,299
         - 10 Month Lease

    Taylor Pointe Apartments

    3245 Meadows Way, Chesapeake, VA 23321
    (757) 384-5498
  31. 2 BEDS
    $1,418
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,349
    Required Monthly Fees$69 - $99
    Total Monthly Price$1,418 - $1,448
         - 12 Month Lease

    Starboard Townhomes

    543 Edwards St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    (757) 859-9963
  42. 1 BED
    $1,221+
    2 BEDS
    $1,396+
    3 BEDS
    $1,451+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,120 - $1,550
    Required Monthly Fees$101
    Total Monthly Price$1,221 - $1,651

    Marina Point

    1301 Canal Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323
    (757) 972-7623
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Portsmouth at a Glance

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$1,292
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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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Education

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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

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
GreatSchools Rating
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

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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Apartments for Rent Near Portsmouth

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