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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portsmouth

297 Rentals
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  2. Other - Bains Pointe
    2 BEDS
    $1,010+
    3 BEDS
    $635+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Bains Pointe

    1100 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  4. Building Photo - 1400 Atlanta Ave
    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
  5. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  12. 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
  13. Building Photo - Bell Diamond Manor
    2 BEDS
    $1,278+
    3 BEDS
    $1,160+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Bell Diamond Manor

    1009 Middlesex St, Norfolk, VA 23523
  15. Building Photo - Starboard Townhomes
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,268+
    2 BEDS
    $1,418+
    3 BEDS
    $1,568+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199 - $1,499
    Required Monthly Fees$69 - $99
    Total Monthly Price$1,268 - $1,598
         - 12 Month Lease

    Starboard Townhomes

    543 Edwards St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    (757) 859-9963
  17. Building Photo - 426 London St
    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

    426 London St

    426 London St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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  18. Building Photo - Updated 2 Bedroom Unit!
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    Updated 2 Bedroom Unit! Unit 927

    927 Green St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  21. Let the modern designer finishes of Savoy greet you every morning and welcome you home every evening. - Savoy Apartments
    STUDIO
    $1,269+
    1 BED
    $1,530+
    Plus Fees

    Savoy Apartments

    161 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
  22. Building Photo - 708 DINWID
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,295

    708 DINWID Unit B

    708 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  23. Building Photo - 314 Washington St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300
         - 12 Month Lease

    314 Washington St Unit E

    314 Washington St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  24. Building Photo - Nav850
    Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,407+
    2 BEDS
    $1,968+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,328 - $2,012
    Required Monthly Fees$78
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,406 - $2,090

    Nav850

    850 Crawford Pky, Portsmouth, VA 23704
    (757) 610-9309
  25. Building Photo - Sterling King
    STUDIO
    $1,338+
    1 BED
    $1,613+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Sterling King

    714 Court St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  28. Building Photo - 1707 Holladay St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350

    1707 Holladay St Unit 7

    1707 Holladay St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  29. Building Photo - Tower 507
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    Tower 507

    507 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  31. Building Photo - 2025 Peach St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    2025 Peach St Unit 1

    2025 Peach St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  32. Building Photo - 2716 Peach St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    2716 Peach St

    2716 Peach St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  34. Building Photo - Gravity on 400
    STUDIO
    $1,564+
    1 BED
    $1,769+
    2 BEDS
    $2,434+
    3 BEDS
    $2,979+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,504 - $3,019
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Total Monthly Price$1,564 - $3,079

    Gravity on 400

    400 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 394-8268
  36. Exterior View - Crawford House
    1 BED
    $1,519
    Plus Fees - 16 Month Lease

    Crawford House

    430 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  37. The Monroe - Kitchen - Icon Norfolk Apartments
    STUDIO
    $1,584+
    1 BED
    $1,779+
    2 BEDS
    $2,465+
    3 BEDS
    $2,914+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,524 - $4,929
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Total Monthly Price$1,584 - $4,989

    Icon Norfolk Apartments

    321 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 394-8564
  38. Interior Photo - 500 Plume
    1 BED
    $1,528
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    500 Plume

    500 E Plume St, Norfolk, VA 23510
  40. Building Photo - 130 Linden Ave
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    130 Linden Ave Unit 2

    130 Linden Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
  41. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    273 Elm Ave Unit 1

    273 Elm Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Some Transit

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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Portsmouth Neighborhood in Portsmouth, VA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Portsmouth, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Portsmouth.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 56 cheap apartments available in Downtown Portsmouth, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Very Walkable

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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.
57

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.
49

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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