Chesapeake Pointe
3537 Towne Pointe Rd,
Chesapeake, VA 23321
$919 - $1,789
1-3 Beds
Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
Area Guide
The geographic heart of the Hampton Roads metro area
Suburban
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Coastal
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Military-Friendly
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Historic
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Affordable
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Located in southeastern Virginia, Portsmouth sits along the Elizabeth River as part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. The city's Olde Towne Historic District showcases period architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries, making it one of the largest collections of historic buildings between Alexandria and Charleston. The community's average rent ranges from $1,140 for studios to $1,472 for three-bedroom homes, with a moderate year-over-year increase of around 2.9% for one-bedroom units, making it more affordable than nearby Norfolk.
Portsmouth's downtown area reflects its deep maritime heritage, anchored by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a cornerstone of the local economy. The tree-lined streets of Olde Towne invite exploration, while the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center serves as a prominent landmark. Rivers Casino Portsmouth provides entertainment options, and the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament brings excitement to the city each April. Established neighborhoods include Park View, with its historic architecture, and Cavalier Manor's residential streets. The 1752 Pass House, where Union forces issued travel permits during the Civil War, stands as one of many preserved historic sites throughout the city.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,154 for a studio, $1,225 for one bedroom, $1,334 for two bedrooms, and $1,494 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portsmouth has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,225/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$1,945/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,721/month
849 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,846/month
865 Sq Ft
Transportation
59
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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’ll need a car.
37
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
49
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
Public
Grades K-6
541 Students
Public
Grades K-6
767 Students
Public
Grades K-6
463 Students
Public
Grades K-6
411 Students
Public
Grades K-6
585 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
534 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
890 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
533 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,435 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,236 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,043 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Virginia
- Nauticus
- Fred Heutte Center
- Virginia Zoo
- Norfolk Botanical Garden
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Norfolk International
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.