New Hampshire Rockingham County Portsmouth Downtown Portsmouth 553 Islington St Unit 3

$2,250 / Month

553 Islington St Unit 3

Portsmouth, NH 03801

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603-778-8990

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

2,086 sq ft
Available

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Highlights

Interior Lot
Living Room
Mini Split Air Conditioners
Carpet

553 Islington St Unit 3

About This Home

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Beautiful apartment building in downtown Portsmouth in a great location, close to shopping, restaurants and all that Portsmouth has to offer. This property has been completely renovated from top to bottom. Spacious living room & kitchen combo with stainless appliances and granite countertops. Vinyl plank flooring throughout with 1 carpeted bedroom. Full bathroom with granite vanity. Tenant pays electric for heat & air conditioning. 1 parking spot per unit. Yearly rental with 1st months rent and security deposit due at signing. NO SMOKING AND NO PETS. NOVEMBER 1ST 2025. MLS# 5063420

553 Islington St is an apartment community located in Rockingham County and the 03801 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1900

Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House Interior Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Flooring

Carpet Laminate

Home Design

Architectural Shingle Roof Apartment Fixer Upper Clapboard Stone Foundation Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

Living Room 563 Sq Ft Home Property has 1 Level

Kitchen

Microwave Dishwasher

Listing and Financial Details

Tenant pays for cooling, electricity, hot water

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot Interior Lot Level Lot Sprinkler System

Parking

On-Site Parking Paved Parking

Schools

Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth High School

Utilities

Mini Split Air Conditioners Heat Pump System Mini Split Heat Pump

Community Details

Overview

Application Fee Required

Contact

Listed by Nancy Kingston | KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Exeter
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Amenities

Basement

City - Portsmouth

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, combines historic architecture with coastal New England living. This seaport community of approximately 22,000 residents features a walkable downtown showcasing preserved Colonial and Federal-style buildings. The rental market reflects Portsmouth's appeal, with average monthly rents ranging from $1,868 for studios to $2,585 for three-bedroom homes, showing a steady annual increase of 2.45%. The Downtown district features restored brick Federalist buildings with apartment communities, while the waterfront area near Prescott Park offers Piscataqua River views. The West End neighborhood provides a mix of historic and contemporary rental options with convenient access to downtown amenities.

Portsmouth's maritime heritage remains evident throughout the city, anchored by the Strawbery Banke Museum, where preserved historic homes tell four centuries of American history.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of New Hampshire	Drive:	24 min	11.7 mi
Northern Essex Comm. Coll.	Drive:	37 min	27.6 mi
Merrimack College	Drive:	52 min	39.5 mi
University of New England	Drive:	53 min	40.3 mi

553 Islington St Unit 3 is within 24 minutes or 11.7 miles from University of New Hampshire. It is also near Northern Essex Comm. Coll. and University of New England.

Transportation

553 Islington St Unit 3 is near Portsmouth International at Pease, located 3.5 miles or 8 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Durham	Drive:	22 min	11.4 mi
Dover	Drive:	20 min	11.5 mi
Exeter	Drive:	26 min	15.2 mi
Wells	Drive:	30 min	22.2 mi
Newburyport	Drive:	33 min	23.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Portsmouth International at Pease	Drive:	8 min	3.5 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Minimal Transit

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Out of 100

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 553 Islington St Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Gallager''s Place	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Plaza 800	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Malt House Exchange	Walk:	6 min	0.4 mi

553 Islington St Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Shoals Marine Laboratory	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Strawbery Banke Museum	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
John Paul Jones State Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Urban Forestry Center	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi

553 Islington St Unit 3 has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Shoals Marine Laboratory, and Strawbery Banke Museum.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Portsmouth Regional Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
York Hospital	Drive:	18 min	10.8 mi

553 Islington St Unit 3 is 1.1 miles from Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including York Hospital.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard	Drive:	9 min	2.7 mi
Pease Air Force Base	Drive:	13 min	5.4 mi
Fort Pickering	Drive:	64 min	45.5 mi

553 Islington St Unit 3 has 3 military bases within 45.5 miles, the nearest is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard which is 2.7 miles away and a 9 minute drive.