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Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, VA

The cheapest rental in Portsmouth, VA we're tracking starts at $850/mo, with an average asking rent of $1,352/mo across 14 listings. That puts Portsmouth roughly 17% below the VA state average of $1,631/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,388/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,304/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$850
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,35217% below VA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs VA typical
1 bed$1,38814% below VA
2 bed$1,30414% below VA
3 bed$1,31044% below VA

14 rentals in Portsmouth, VA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Renting in Portsmouth, VA: common questions

How much is rent in Portsmouth, VA?
The average asking rent across the 14 listings we track in Portsmouth, VA is $1,352/mo, with the cheapest starting at $850/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Portsmouth?
Ebenezer Plaza Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Portsmouth, VA at $850/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Portsmouth?
Based on the listings we track in Portsmouth, VA: one-bedrooms around $1,388/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,304/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,310/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Portsmouth expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. Portsmouth's average rent of $1,352/mo is about 17% below the VA state average of $1,631/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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