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  3. Building Photo - 1 Shelby St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,295

    1 Shelby St

    1 Shelby St, Portsmouth, VA 23701
  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,290
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,290
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,290

    710 Dinwiddie St

    710 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  5. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    1911 High St Unit B

    1911 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    1911 High St

    1911 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  7. 5 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $3,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,400

    632 Redgate Ave

    632 Redgate Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507

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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

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I.C. Norcom High

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Manor High School

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WM. E. Waters Middle

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Churchland Middle

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Cradock Middle

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Churchland Primary & Intermediate

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Churchland Elementary

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Park View Elementary

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Brighton Elementary

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Churchland Academy Elementary

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Portsmouth, VA

What are the average rent costs in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,266.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,136.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,266.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,359.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,577.

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