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Average Rent in Portsmouth, VA

11 apartment buildings, 50 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,900/mo

median $1,790

market average

Cheapest

$1,129/mo

Victory Square Apartments

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11

tracked daily

Units

50

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Portsmouth, VA Rent Prices

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Portsmouth, VA neighborhoods

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Portsmouth, VA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,900 per month, based on 50 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,129 at Victory Square Apartments to $3,150 at Lofts at Front Street.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $1,587/mo $1,129/mo 23
2 Bed $2,093/mo $1,354/mo 24
3 Bed $2,750/mo $1,950/mo 3

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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portsmouth, VA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$76,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,900/mo.

Comfortable income

$91,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,129/mo), you need to earn at least $45,000/year.

Cost of living in Portsmouth, VA

We only have live rent data for Portsmouth, VA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,900
Estimated total $1,900/mo

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.

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Nearby cities in Virginia

How Portsmouth, VA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Portsmouth, VA 30-Day Change Properties
Alexandria, VA $2,378 +25% +0.6% 103
Arlington, VA $3,094 +63% -3.4% 23
Virginia Beach, VA $2,038 +7% +0.2% 17
Norfolk, VA $2,032 +7% +1.8% 15
Roanoke, VA $1,476 -22% +5.1% 12
Hampton, VA $1,853 -2% -1.8% 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,900 per month, based on 50 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Portsmouth, VA?

The median asking rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,790 per month, computed from 50 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,900/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Portsmouth, VA?

The lowest available rent in Portsmouth, VA starts at $1,129 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth, VA average $1,587/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,129/mo across 23 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

2-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth, VA average $2,093/mo. Units start from $1,354/mo across 24 units currently listed.

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